Orange Mound Legacy

By Demario Lofties

A powerful tribute to the soul of Memphis.

Orange Mound: Legacy is more than a book-it's a living testimony. From slavery to self-determination, from shotgun houses to stadium lights, this unforgettable narrative traces the rise of America's first Black neighborhood built by and for formerly enslaved people.

Author Demario Lofties, a native of Orange Mound and Melrose High School alumnus, brings to life the voices, victories, and visions of a community that refused to be erased. Through rich storytelling, historical truth, and personal reflection, this book honors the streets that raised legends, the churches that held generations, and the people who built something from nothing.

Walk through chapters of resistance, education, culture, and rebirth-where gospel echoes, football unites, and legacy never dies.

This is not just Memphis history. This is American history. Told right.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F8V9MBVM
• ISBN13: 9798281212366
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"