StoryBoard News Board Over 100 local nonprofits have come together with an open letter to demand systemic changes that once and for all address issues…
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14 year-old Memphis entrepreneur launches line of fashion masks for pandemic protection
Feature Image: Imani Polk launched Masked by Imani, a line of fashionable face mask, just before her fourteenth birthday. Polk is a Memphis native and…
Read More 14 year-old Memphis entrepreneur launches line of fashion masks for pandemic protectionA Sanctuary In Our Caffeine Culture: My Cup of Tea, Orange Mound
Words and Photos by Kelly King Howe “See the teacups that make up that chandler?” Cheryl Henderson’s voice trembled with emotion as she referred to…
Read More A Sanctuary In Our Caffeine Culture: My Cup of Tea, Orange MoundMemphis student: ‘George Floyd complied and he was still killed. What can we do at this point?’
Feature Image: In July 2019, black male students gather at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis to launch Superintendent Joris Ray’s initiative to increase…
Read More Memphis student: ‘George Floyd complied and he was still killed. What can we do at this point?’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…
Read More The fire this time: Memphis’ response to police violence and civil unrestJOIN 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…
Read More JOIN THE ‘INN’ CROWD: Room In The Inn aims to double homeless shelter networkWho 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…
Read More Who gets paid for our world-renowned sound? Discussion explores equity, economics of Memphis musicCorner Stores: A South Memphis love story
Feature Image: Rufus Sykes cracks a smile as he holds the door open for a customer at the South Memphis Grocery on West Mallory Avenue.…
Read More Corner Stores: A South Memphis love storyCaritas 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…
Read More Caritas to stay closed for summer, restructure, open kitchen to food entrepreneursFor 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…
Read More For the fifth night, hundreds of Memphis take to the streets to protest the slaying of George Floyd