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Feature Story Self-portrait by Frank Johnson for MLK50. High GroundCommunity Development

Substitute teacher’s plan to revitalize his community derailed by COVID-19

Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Feature Story Pastor Jeffrie Howard, center, walks through diners at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Memphis's Ozanam Food Mission, March 2019. It was one of two area locations that served hot meals daily. COVID-19 has closed many soup kitchens. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundHealthy Communities

Who's caring for Memphis' homeless as COVID-19 spreads?

Erinn FiggMonday, April 13, 2020
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Domestic violence victims may not be 'safer at home.' Two Mid-South nonprofits are here to help.

Brandi HunterWednesday, April 1, 2020
Feature Story Self-portrait by Epiphany Jones. High GroundHealthy Communities

“I needed that job,” says laid-off server living on the edge and afraid of falling

Thursday, March 26, 2020
Feature Story A sign on the door of Miss Girlee’s Soul Food Restaurant in North Memphis announces its closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Ashley Davis) High GroundHealthy Communities

In food deserts, COVID-related restaurant closures are especially devastating.

Ashley DavisThursday, March 26, 2020
Feature Story (#cut50) High GroundHealthy Communities

Virtual event centers vulnerability of inmates amid COVID-19, features Martin Luther King III

Chris JonesWednesday, March 25, 2020
Feature Story Carin Malone, who performs as Writeous Soul, is a Memphis slam poetry master working to revive the city's spoken word culture. She won the National Civil Rights Museum's Drop the Mic Poetry Slam in 2017 and now advises on the project. (Writeous Soul) High GroundArts and Culture

Artist Writeous Soul and the National Civil Rights Museum want to revive Memphis' slam poetry scene

Brandi HunterThursday, March 19, 2020
Feature Story podcast High GroundCommunity Development

Podcast: Making Memphis' real estate industry more diverse

Monday, March 16, 2020
Feature Story Certified nurse midwives Kemetra King (L) and Nikia Grayson are two of only three black CNMs in Memphis. They both practice at CHOICES. (Cole Bradley) High GroundHealthy Communities

CHOICES' new birth center is making history and reviving black midwifery in Memphis

Cole BradleyThursday, March 5, 2020
Feature Story podcast High GroundCommunity Development

Podcast: A Promise and hopes in northern Uptown

Monday, March 2, 2020
Feature Story A toddler at the Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy talks with her teacher. She's part of LENA Grow, which trains early childhood educators to build their students' conversation skills as a way to improve long-term learning success. (Forever Ready) High GroundKids and Education

Video: Beyond babble, back-and-forth conversations are critical for baby brains

Forever ReadyWednesday, February 26, 2020
Feature Story Soulsville in pictures 5 High GroundCommunity Development

Black Neighborhoods Matter event to tackle gentrification and protecting Memphis' black communities

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 26, 2020
Feature Story podcast High GroundCommunity Development

Podcast: Why are so many Memphis families being evicted?

Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Feature Story LifeBridge is offered through MassMutual. Since 2002, the program has issues over 14,000 policies. (MassMutual) High GroundHealthy Communities

LifeBridge is comfort for low-income parents. If they pass away, the kids can still pay for school.

Monique RialsWednesday, February 19, 2020
Feature Story The 2020 Urban Summit will be held February 28 and 29 at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Madison Heights. (Urban Summit) High GroundEonomic Development

2020 Urban Summit tackles employment justice

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 19, 2020
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