Memphis Black Restaurant Week in full effect (Source: KEYC News Now) By WMC Action News 5 Staff | March 8, 2021 at 2:11 PM CST - Updated March 8 at 2:21 PM MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - City of Memphis’ mayor, Jim Strickland is encouraging Memphians to go out and support black restaurants this week. The sixth annual Memphis Black Restaurant Week (MBRW) is a chance for restaurants to offer new dining experiences and bring in new customers by raising awarness. According to the U.S Census, black-owned businesses in Memphis account for 64% of the minority-owned companies but when COVID-19 plagued the states, sales dropped. “The past year has been difficult for all of us, particularly for the restaurant community,” Mayor Strickland said in a video posted on Twitter. “This year’s Memphis black restaurant week is more important than ever, and I’m happy to support it. Memphis is a city known around the world for its music, our rich history and delicious food. I encourage all Memphians to participate in this year’s Memphis black restaurant week to eat some amazing food and help keep our restaurants going strong for years to come.”