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Feature Story A Mustard Seed volunteer hands a Thanksgiving care package to a South Memphis resident. (Mustard Seed) High GroundCommunity Development

Faith in Action: Mustard Seed believes a small start can bring big change in South Memphis

Mary K. LevieWednesday, June 16, 2021
Feature Story Playback Memphis is hosting a special BIPOC Memphis Matters performance for ensemble actors and audience members who identify as Black, indigenous, and people of color. (Playback Memphis) High GroundArts and Culture

Playback Memphis to host virtual theater show for BIPOC audience June 12, honoring Juneteenth

Cole BradleyThursday, June 10, 2021
Feature Story Members of the LITE Memphis Finalist Program (left) work on their business plan with the help of a volunteer (right). (LITE Memphis) High GroundKids and Education

As the wealth gap grows, LITE Memphis helps Black and Latinx teens launch their own businesses

Cole BradleySaturday, June 5, 2021
Feature Story Jani Radhakrishnan gives a talk at a previous TEDxMemphis event on the topic "From 'What do you do for work?' to 'What’s your story?'" (Submittted) High GroundArts and Culture

Speakers wanted for 2021 TEDxMemphis

Sarah RushakoffThursday, June 3, 2021
Feature Story A graduate of the Memphis Teaching Resident program teaches literacy skills to elementary students. (Memphis Teaching Residency) High GroundKids and Education

New literacy institute plans July conference, offers reading specialist program for area teachers

Sarah RushakoffMonday, May 31, 2021
Feature Story A family picks up activity sheets and grab-and-go craft kits at the North Branch Library. The kids are part of Memphis Public Libraries' strategy for helping kids with learning and literacy from home during the pandemic. (Memphis Library Foundation) High GroundKids and Education

Memphis libraries' expanded programs promise a summer of fun

Sarah RushakoffThursday, May 20, 2021
Feature Story NonprofitAcademy.png High Ground

Nonprofit leaders can learn grant writing, media tips, and more in series of virtual summer events

Sarah RushakoffThursday, May 20, 2021
Feature Story The Grind City Kicks team tables at a 901 Entrepreneur Expo pre-pandemic. The shoes were raffled off to attendees. Owner Chima Onwuka stands second from left. (photo courtesy of Chima Onwuka) High GroundEntrepreneurship

Q & A: Chima Onwuka talks shoes, therapy, public speaking, and giving back in Memphis

Jeff HulettThursday, May 20, 2021
Feature Story CWR_Food.png High GroundArts and Culture

Virtual "Future of Food" lunch hour event will discuss equity in Memphis restaurant industry

Sarah RushakoffThursday, May 13, 2021
Feature Story Young musicians with PRIZM Ensemble practice their skills pre-pandemic. Registration is open for their 2021 summer camp, which will be held June 21 through July 9. (Submitted) High GroundArts and Culture

PRIZM Ensemble's 2021 summer camps will be held in person and virtual; registration open

Sarah RushakoffWednesday, May 5, 2021
Feature Story A young party goer and the mascot of the Paint It Clean bath kit dance to the music of the Jazz Brothers at the first Green Leaf Learning Farm Earth Day tour and tasting event, held on April 22, 2021. (Cole Bradley) High GroundHealthy Communities

In Photos: Take a tour and have a taste of Green Leaf, the only certified organic farm in Memphis

Cole BradleyMonday, May 3, 2021
Feature Story (Forever Ready Productions) High Ground

Video: Teaching teachers to help kids cope with trauma

Cole BradleySaturday, May 1, 2021
Feature Story Andres Arevalo (center) and other children explore the new Treadwell Park Nature Playground in the Nutbush area of The Heights. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundKids and Education

Treadwell schools cut ribbon on new one-of-a-kind nature park after years of community effort

Leigh TatumThursday, April 29, 2021
Feature Story A group of Memphis Shelby PAL youth pose for a photo during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Founder Craig Little stands at the back center. (Submitted) High GroundKids and Education

Memphis Shelby PAL works to keep serving youth in the pandemic

Arieale MunsonThursday, April 22, 2021
Feature Story pandemickid High GroundKids and Education

Is the pandemic an 'Adverse Childhood Experience'?

Tiffany Thomas-TurnerWednesday, April 21, 2021
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