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Feature Story A new ruling states that Tennessee can no longer revoke driver’s licenses from people who cannot afford court fees. High GroundTransportation

Tennessee's practice of suspending licenses from those who owe court fees is found unconstitutional

Kirstin CheersWednesday, July 11, 2018
Feature Story The front of the Burkle estate and Slave Haven museum as seen from North Second Street. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundDiversity

People's power: Memphis’ early history of race, resistance, and Black political power

Cole BradleyThursday, June 28, 2018
Feature Story Lydia Walker walks between the building which houses the Memphis CHiLD clinic and the LeBonheur's main campus. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundKids and Education

When your child has a medical diagnosis, you just might need a lawyer

J. Dylan SandiferThursday, June 21, 2018
Feature Story A 1938 photo of the Lions Open Air School. (Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries) High GroundKids and Education

In segregated Memphis, radio DJs drove Black children with disabilities to this Uptown school

Tamara WilliamsonThursday, June 14, 2018
Feature Story Parents were able to enroll and have their children screened at the Pre-K and Kindergarten Fair on Saturday, May 5th at the Board of Education. The fair was held for working families who are usually occupied during the weekdays. (Kirstin Cheers) High GroundKids and Education

County-wide pre-K initiative seeks to level the playing field for early childhood education

J. Dylan SandiferThursday, May 24, 2018
Feature Story An Uptown resident adds her priorities to a list of possible new developments. (Community Redevelopment Agency) High GroundCommunity Development

Uptown residents set priorities in $95 million TIF expansion

Cole BradleyThursday, May 10, 2018
Feature Story Student entrepreneurs meet with a coach as part of their weekly sessions with LITE Memphis. (Submitted) High GroundEntrepreneurship

LITE Memphis earns national award for fostering high school students into entrepreneurs

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, April 18, 2018
Feature Story Rev. James Lawson (second from left), AFSCME president Lee Saunders, Al Sharpton and Rev. Martin Luther King III march together. (Andrea Morales/MLK50) High GroundEonomic Development

Memphis' MLK50 commemoration marks ‘time for a political revolution’

Kevin McKenzie. MLK50Thursday, April 5, 2018
Feature Story Refugee Empowerment Program volunteers work with children in the Pre-K class. (Averell Mondie) High GroundKids and Education

Raised in refugee camps: Meeting the early childhood education needs of Memphis immigrants

Wesley Morgan ParahamWednesday, March 28, 2018
Feature Story A 2015 convening in Detroit hosted by Forward Cities. High GroundEonomic Development

How a merger between Forward Cities and CEOs for Cities will help drive inclusive economic growth

Issue Media GroupWednesday, March 21, 2018
Feature Story Lizz Winstead, co-founder of The Daily Show and Lady Parts Justice, is headlining the 2018 Memphis Comedy Festival at TheatreWorks on Saturday, Mar. 10 at 9 p.m. (Lizz Winstead) High GroundArts and Culture

Why the co-creator of 'The Daily Show' says Memphis excels at crossing comedy with activism

Cole BradleyWednesday, March 7, 2018
Feature Story Boys Squad High GroundKids and Education

Video: This 12-year-old leader keeps the Whitehaven Boys Squad on the right path

Lauren Squires-ReadyWednesday, February 28, 2018
Feature Story Multimedia artist Lawrence Matthews of The Collective talks with Dr. David Acey, professor of African-American rhetoric and creator of Africa in April at Black Resistance Opening Reception hosted by The Brooks programmed by The CLTV. (Ashley Bend) High GroundArts and Culture

From Stax Records to social media, two generations of Black arts leaders support the scene

Kirstin CheersWednesday, February 21, 2018
Feature Story Johnathan Bush, 7, examines a rock during a science lession as Dr. Collins looks on. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundKids and Education

How an internationally-awarded educator engages Memphis children

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, February 14, 2018
Feature Story Andrew "Rome" Withers, left, son of Ernest C. Withers, helped unveil a historical marker at the home of the iconic Civil Rights photographer. High GroundDiversity

Honoring the life and work of Civil Rights icon Ernest C. Withers

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, February 14, 2018
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