United in Grief: A Discussion about Grief, Hip-Hop, and Africana Studies
Carl Bledsoe Jr., Model, Photographer, and Marketing Manager of TONE

Carl "Carlos" Bledsoe Jr is a University of Memphis alum who majored in African/African American Studies and Spanish. He's also one of the faces for the University of Memphis' Crews Center for Entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurship minor with the Fogelman College of Business. Upon graduation, Carlos stayed in Memphis and began working at TONE, a non-profit, Black-owned art gallery in the historic Orange Mound neighborhood of Memphis, TN. When Carlos isn't working on TONE projects, you may see him in New York City or Los Angeles, modeling for Fashion Week or creating photoshoots with his business CBJ Vision, which offers portrait photography for creative entrepreneurs. At 25, Carlos has a strong foundation and extensive network that foreshadows a bright future for himself and his hometown of Memphis, TN.

Enjoy lunch alongside this weekly lecture series featuring presentations by artists, scholars, and Dixon staff sharing their knowledge on a variety of topics.

Eat lunch at the Dixon's café, Park and Cherry.
Pre-order by calling (901) 312-1277.

MUNCH AND LEARN IS ENDOWED BY THE LANDAU FAMILY IN MEMORY OF LESLIE MANN LANDAU