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Glenview organizers ask Shelby County Commission for support for community Roots Festival
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Summary
Representatives of the Glenview neighborhood asked the commission for support for the Glenview Community Roots Festival planned for April, describing cultural programming, a walking tour, youth safety forum, and partnerships with local landmarks and vendors.
During public comment on Feb. 4, Till Wright (representing the Glenview neighborhood and the neighborhood association) told the commission about the Glenview Community Roots Festival planned for April and requested the commission's support.
Wright described the festival as a free, family-friendly cultural celebration honoring the history and creativity of the historically Black Glenview neighborhood in South Memphis. The planned programming includes a pop-up Glenview art exhibit, a guided walking tour, family and youth activities including a youth neighborhood safety forum, local vendors and food trucks, and features of landmarks such as Claiborne Temple and Slave Haven (both noted to have suffered fires in the past). Wright said the organizers had applied for community grants and sought additional support from the commission.
Commissioner Britney Thornton thanked the organizers and praised the neighborhood association's organization and infrastructure, noting prior recognition of community member Ekpe Abioto.
Why it matters: the festival aims to celebrate and strengthen community pride and safety in a historic neighborhood and may involve county support through grants or other assistance depending on follow-up by staff and commissioners.
Next steps: organizers and commission staff may follow up on grant applications and potential county support; organizers indicated a representative (Ekpe Abioto) would arrive later to participate.
