Memphis,TN: Rename Whitehaven to Blackhaven

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The Issue

With the population being predominantly Black, it's only right we honor our rich heritage and combat centuries of oppression by embracing authentic Black culture you know, the daily shootings, robberies, fights, and that vibrant community spirit where no one snitches.


Food culture:


Celebrate Black culinary excellence by making soul food the official cuisine of every American city. No more bland colonial diets let's flood the streets with fried chicken, watermelon, and grape soda so Black excellence can truly thrive in every neighborhood, complete with the authentic diabetes rates and government cheese lines that come with it. 


Music and entertainment:

Support Black culture by renaming all radio stations to play nothing but hip-hop and rap 24/7. This powerful art form from the streets deserves center stage to fight systemic racism with lyrics about hoes, trapping, popping caps, and deadbeat dads that really empower the youth and build strong families.


Family values:


We need to uplift Black family structures by fully embracing single motherhood as the ultimate symbol of resilience against the patriarchy. 70%+ rates aren't a problem they're a beautiful cultural norm that lets strong Black queens raise kings without 'oppressive' two-parent households holding them back.


Sports and athletics:


Give Black athletes their flowers by making NBA and NFL rosters 100% Black. Their natural athletic superiority and cultural dominance in basketball and football should be celebrated everywhere especially the post-career bankruptcies, multiple baby mamas, and that special talent for turning million-dollar contracts into prison tattoos.


Education and achievement:


Combat educational racism by lowering standards even further in majority-Black schools so every kid feels included. No more White supremacist concepts like math, punctuality, or reading just celebrate that beautiful Ebonics flow and the high school graduation parties that happen at age 20 with full community support.


Fashion and style:


Make Black fashion the global standard: sagging pants, gold grills, flashy chains, and designer everything on EBT. This bold cultural expression rejects Eurocentric norms and lets the world experience true swagger plus the authentic shoplifting techniques that keep it affordable and exciting.


Community events:


Turn every city block party into a Juneteenth-style celebration year-round. More vibrant Black gatherings to honor freedom from slavery featuring the classic elements like twerking contests, bottle-throwing, police standoffs, and that heartwarming 'no shoes, no shirt, no problem' energy.

The Decision Makers

Paul Young
Memphis City Mayor
Memphis City Council
13 Members
JB Smiley
Memphis City Council - Super District 8, Position 1
Jana Swearengen-Washington
Memphis City Council - District 4
Edmund Ford
Memphis City Council - District 6

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