Exhibitions

GIVE A DAMN! MUSIC + ACTIVISM AT STAX RECORDS

Crosstown Arts / 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280 September 28, 2018 - December 2, 2018

Give a Damn, a title taken from the 1970 Staple Singers song, is the culmination of a year-long examination of Stax Records’ commitment to political activism, community engagement, and social justice in the years following Dr. King’s 1968 assassination in Memphis.

This exhibition is presented by The Stax Museum of American Soul Music and hosted at Crosstown Arts. It features never-before-seen artifacts including Isaac Hayes’ 14-foot long custom-made office desk, stage clothing worn by Johnnie Taylor and Isaac Hayes, rare photos and documents, short films, music, and original artwork contributed by Shelby County students.