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Feature Story Daria Meeks, 27, works at Lucy J's Bakery. (Natalie Eddings) High GroundEonomic Development

Living wage means more for a working mother at a Memphis bakery

Paul DudenheferTuesday, October 2, 2018
Feature Story Expectant moms received diapers, wipes, baby clothes, a co-sleeper and more. (Cole Bradley) High GroundHealthy Communities

Orange Mound community baby shower seeks to empower lifetime of community health

Cole BradleyWednesday, August 22, 2018
Feature Story Mauricio Calvo, executive director of Latino Memphis (L) and Yancy Villa-Calvo, a Memphis artist and community engagement specialist. (Submitted) High GroundDiversity

Newly naturalized, the leading family of Latino Memphis votes in their first U.S. election

Dawn NeusesWednesday, August 22, 2018
Feature Story Scooters on display at the My City Rides storefront on 376 Cleveland Street. High GroundTransportation

My City Rides pay-as-you-go scooter purchase program expands to Memphis students

Rachel WarrenThursday, August 2, 2018
Feature Story Sixteen year-old Lexus Carter, a recent graduate of the Girls Empowerment Program and one of the rally's nine student organizers, poses for a picture outside of Dave Wells Community Center. (Shelda Edwards) High GroundCommunity Development

Youth-led Klondike-Smokey City peace rally strengthens community in wake of tragedy

Cole BradleyThursday, August 2, 2018
Feature Story Dr. Christopher Herbert (with microphone), managing director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard. To the left is David Bowers, vice president and mid-Atlantic market leader at Enterprise Community Partners Inc. The pair joined other ex High GroundCommunity Development

Experts: On 50th anniversary of Fair Housing Act, much work remains to be done in Memphis

Andy MeekWednesday, July 18, 2018
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 A young South Memphis resident plays with a giant Jenga set. (Shelda Edwards) High GroundCommunity Development

Vacant lot comes alive with South Memphis Move Your Body event and plans for future park

Cole BradleyWednesday, June 20, 2018
Feature Story Young men play basketball in Booker T. Washington park. High GroundCommunity Development

Greening Up: Uptown is investing in green spaces and reaping the reward

Cole BradleyThursday, June 7, 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 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 Kristen Jeffers (Submitted by ULI) High GroundCommunity Development

What Memphis can learn about smart development as a black, urban, southern city

J. Dylan SandiferWednesday, March 28, 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 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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