Some men stand taller than their actual height. At just over six feet tall, Lakethen Mason has a commanding and handsome presence wherever he goes.…
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The Pink Palace: Re-Imagined, Re-Opened
The fabled Pink Palace – Clarence Saunders’ beloved 1922 “Cla-Le-Clare” mansion and Memphis institution since 1930 – is set to reopen Saturday, December 8th after…
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You’re suddenly homeless. You have three kids. What do you do?
In October I sat down again with Sheleah Harris. But this time we visited the Aspire Hanley Elementary School in Orange Mound for a chat…
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Grades, Teachers, Homework, Lunches & Nowhere To Call Home
Sheleah Harris wasn’t sure what was happening to the child. “He started out, and everything was great,” she said. “He was active. And then through…
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Public Library Director Keenon McCloy Reminds Us: Our Libraries Are Sources of Support, Inspiration and Hope
Keenon McCloy is no stranger to praise. In her 11th year as Director of the Memphis Public Libraries, she has been celebrated across the national…
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Partially Blind, Beautiful Vision
Michael Williams is legally blind. His vision is 20-100. That means that on a standard eye chart, he cannot read the letters on the second…
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Volunteers Build A Neighborhood Garden
In the spring of 2014, as part of our work at Neighborhood Preservation, Inc., we began Carnes Garden on a vacant lot at 916 J.W.…
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Tennessee’s practice of suspending licenses from those who owe court fees is found unconstitutional
Originally published July, 2018. Feature Image: A new ruling states that Tennessee can no longer revoke driver’s licenses from people who cannot afford court fees.…
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People’s power: Memphis’ early history of race, resistance, and Black political power
Originally published June, 2018. Feature Image: The front of the Burkle estate and Slave Haven museum as seen from North Second Street. (Brandon Dahlberg) By…
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He Lived A Great Story
Eric Paul Janssen. Nov 6, 1972 – Oct 16, 2017 Time-wise I didn’t know Eric Janssen very long. But how long you knew Eric didn’t…
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