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Junior Challengers are seen participating in a team building activity at their November 2018 workshop centered around what it means to be politically engaged as a teen in their community. (Submitted)

High GroundKids and Education

Memphis Challenge celebrates 30 years of supporting students of color in Memphis

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 5, 2018

The vacant barber shop at 769 National Street was topped with a sign made from repurposed Christmas lights and the boards that once shuttered the windows. (Markus Mueller)

High GroundCommunity Development

Vacant barbershop reopens as space for art and community

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 5, 2018

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis is training emergency room personnel to better assess, identify and respond to elder abuse through a curriculum it plans to share with all Shelby County hospitals. (Submitted)

High GroundHealthy Communities

Baptist-Memphis uses ER visits to assess and respond to elder abuse

Dawn NeusesFriday, November 30, 2018

Children pick out a book at Desayuno Con Libros held monthly at Gaisman Community Center. (Desayuno Con Libros)

High GroundKids and Education

Desayuno Con Libros connects Latino families over books and breakfast

Jonathan RosalesFriday, November 30, 2018

Los niños buscan libros en Desayuno Con Libros en el Centro Comunitario de Gaisman. (Desayuno Con Libros)

High GroundKids and Education

Desayuno Con Libros conecta a las familias latinas con libros y desayunos

Jonathan RosalesFriday, November 30, 2018

Brooks Museum of Art (Submitted by POP)

High GroundSustainability

What’s the future of Overton Park? Memphians have their say in final public forum

Kim and Jim ColemanFriday, November 30, 2018

A sign on Davis Circle in the Nutbush area of Memphis. The entrance to the landfill would be located at the end of this street. (Cole Bradley)

High GroundHealthy Communities

Nutbush fights proposed landfill near homes, school and Wolf River

Cole BradleyThursday, November 29, 2018

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High GroundCommunity Development

En video: Un sabor del mundo de Summer Avenue

Forever ReadyWednesday, November 28, 2018

Steven McKinney teaches math class to his students at Booker T. Washington High School. (Ziggy Mack)

High GroundKids and Education

Advocates of trauma-informed teaching call for greater support in Memphis schools

Melonee GainesWednesday, November 28, 2018

Melrose Football

High GroundEonomic Development

High Ground News video team receives two Emmy nominations

Forever ReadyWednesday, November 21, 2018

Trey Easter

High GroundCommunity Development

"The people are the heart": Memphis transplants reflect on life in a new city

Brandi HunterWednesday, November 21, 2018

Sariah Hudson, 12, Antonio McPherson, 12, and Jose McClellen, 14, hang out with friends and participate in programs after school at the Heights campus of STREETS Ministries. (Dawn Neuses)

High GroundKids and Education

STREETS Ministries combines play and empowerment in The Heights

Dawn NeusesWednesday, November 21, 2018

For 15 years Ric Morgan has helped serve a free community meal at Highland Heights United Methodist Church for an average of 75 guests. Once a month, he plans and prepares an original menu. (Cole Bradley)

High GroundArts and Culture

A fascinating life, starting in The Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 21, 2018

Homeowners Mike and Nyasha Daniels in their Frayser home, which they purchased from the Frayser Community Development Corporation in 2018. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)

High GroundCommunity Development

To combat investment property swarm, Frayser CDC empowers residents to purchase their homes

Ashlei WilliamsThursday, November 15, 2018

Early arrivals mingle at United Way of the Mid-South's 2018 Feast of Dreams. (Demarcus Bowser)

High GroundCommunity Development

Breaking bread: Applied anthropology meets local journalism

Cole BradleyThursday, November 15, 2018

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