Stax Music Academy celebrates 25 years with Black History Month concerts honoring Memphis’ musical legacy

Stax Music Academy celebrates its 25th anniversary with a series of concerts honoring Black History Month. The Memphis-based academy, which has trained over 4,000 students, continues to empower teens with musical education, offering free tuition to many. This year’s anniversary concerts feature iconic Stax songs and reflect on the academy’s rich legacy in music and civil rights. Students are also learning about the US labor movement’s impact on Black Americans, integrating history with musical performance.