By Leslie Lynn Smith As many of you have, we’ve paused some of our normal work this week to reflect and grieve. First and foremost,…
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The fire this time: Memphis’ response to police violence and civil unrest
“Do not gentrify protests or sanitize the fight for freedom,” warns Rev. Earle J. Fisher. “We cannot micromanage how people fight for their freedom.” Feature…
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JOIN THE ‘INN’ CROWD: Room In The Inn aims to double homeless shelter network
Room In The Inn – Memphis currently organizes a network of 55 local faith communities to provide shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Memphis and…
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Who gets paid for our world-renowned sound? Discussion explores equity, economics of Memphis music
Feature Image: Stax Museum of American Soul Music. (Andrew Breig) By Cole Bradley, for High Ground News Music is a cornerstone of Memphis’ culture and…
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Caritas to stay closed for summer, restructure, open kitchen to food entrepreneurs
Greater partnership seen as way to safeguard center’s mission and commitment to Binghamton The April 10 pandemic-related closure of Caritas Community Center and Café, which…
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For the fifth night, hundreds of Memphis take to the streets to protest the slaying of George Floyd
Feature image and all photos by Andrea Morales, MLK50‘s visuals editor. More demonstrations expected Monday as Mayor Strickland institutes a 10 p.m.-6 a.m. curfew. Sunday…
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‘Moments like now are why we teach’: Educators tackle tough conversations about race and violence — this time virtually
Feature Image: A protester outside of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn holds a sign after the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a…
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Epicenter’s News You Can Use: This Week’s COVID-19 Small Business Resources
As we enter Phase 2 of reopening in Memphis and Shelby County, please reach out via the link at the end of this email if…
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How is your school community talking about George Floyd’s death?
Feature Image: A man rides a bicycle up to a law enforcement checkpoint on Friday, May 29 after the city endured a night of protests…
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Memphis Kids Appeal: “Heal the world. Make it a better place for you and for me.”
By Arijit Basu The community is important to all of us, and with the present COVID-19 pandemic leaving the world in a state of shock…
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