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Feature Story Betty Isom stands in front of her home she purchased in ZIP 38126. High Ground

The Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis has a bold vision to stamp out poverty

Madeline FaberThursday, June 8, 2017
Feature Story Fight for 15 High Ground

Opinion: The injustice of a Memphis economy built on low-wage jobs

Tom Jones, MLK50Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Feature Story Protestors outside Memphis City Hall decry a visit from Attorney General Jeff Sessions. High Ground

Sound & Color: Memphis protests Jeff Sessions; Foote Homes comes down

Molly MulroyWednesday, June 7, 2017
Feature Story The Central High School concert singers perform at the commemoration ceremony. In 1917, many students from Central High School missed school to attend the lynching of Ell Persons, adding to the festival-like atmosphere of the horrific event. Students High Ground

The lynching of Ell Persons finds a lasting imprint on the Memphis NAACP chapter

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, May 24, 2017
Feature Story House of Mtenzi High Ground

Larger than the Lorraine: Local Black history museums you haven't heard of

Erica HortonWednesday, May 17, 2017
Feature Story Birth High Ground

Memphis embraces midwife and doula services to improve health outcomes

Rachel WarrenWednesday, May 3, 2017
Feature Story Students learn Javascript coding during Tech Equity Week. High Ground

Memphis' first Tech Equity Week targets the digital divide

Lesley YoungWednesday, May 3, 2017
Feature Story Bail Out Day High Ground

Black Lives Matter bails Memphis moms out for Mother's Day

J. Dylan SandiferWednesday, April 26, 2017
Feature Story NEA High Ground

Cuts to the NEA would starve Memphis' minority-serving arts organizations

Kirstin CheersWednesday, April 19, 2017
Feature Story Posters created by junior Janiya Douglas have amplified student voices about the culture of discipline in White Station High School. High Ground

How one Memphis student is elevating the conversation about school discipline

Laura Faith Kebede, Chalkbeat Tennessee.Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Feature Story Economic Justice High Ground

It's up to us: Considering economic justice in Memphis

Madeline FaberThursday, March 2, 2017
Feature Story Maxine Smith High GroundKids and Education

Memphis Black History: From rejection to running the school board

Morgan BeckfordMonday, February 27, 2017
Feature Story Students at Humes Preparatory Academy wait for parents and community members to take their seats. High Ground

In photos: North Memphis students honor thread of royalty from African queens to kings of pop music

Andrea MoralesMonday, February 27, 2017
Feature Story Porter Leath Childrens’ Home on Manassas Street is the oldest structure in Klondike/Smokey City. It was an orphanage until 1969 when it became a multi-service agency to serve more children in need. High Ground

Prosperity and decline shape Klondike Smokey City's history

Lance WiedowerWednesday, February 22, 2017
Feature Story Robert Church High Ground

Memphis Black history: Millionaire Robert Church rebuilds Memphis after the Yellow Fever epidemic

Morgan BeckfordWednesday, February 22, 2017
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