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Memphis Inner-City Rugby alumni coaches and staff distributed food, basic supplies, and rugby equipment at Believe Memphis in the Klondike neighborhood. They also passed out over 650 supply bags to other North Memphis residents. (Submitted)

High GroundHealthy Communities

With the season cancelled, Memphis Inner City Rugby serves off the field

Ashley DavisMonday, June 8, 2020

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

High GroundArts and Culture

Who gets paid for our world-renowned sound? Discussion explores equity, economics of Memphis music

Cole BradleyWednesday, June 3, 2020

A volunteer with the Neighborhood Christian Center packs a family’s car with a week’s worth of meals. NCC is one of the organizations that has received funding from the Mid-South COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. (Submitted)

High GroundCommunity Development

What's the Mid-South COVID-19 Regional Response Fund? Here's a quick and easy breakdown.

Cole BradleyThursday, May 21, 2020

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High GroundArts and Culture

Virtual event will spotlight Memphis musicians' contributions to culture and economy

Cole BradleyThursday, May 21, 2020

(Church Health)

High GroundHealthy Communities

Healthy Memphis Initiative is using culinary medicine to help Memphians live better and longer

Cole BradleySaturday, May 16, 2020

(Volunteer Odyssey)

High GroundCommunity Development

How can you help in the pandemic? Volunteer Odyssey breaks it down. (Quick Read)

Cole BradleyThursday, May 14, 2020

Brandon Marshall paints a temporary mural funded by UrbanArt Commission. (Averell Mondie)

High GroundArts and Culture

UrbanArt Commission issues calls for artists, promotes relief for artists in need

Cole BradleyThursday, May 14, 2020

JUICE Orange Mound board members Kenya Holmes (L) and Broderick Conneser deliver supplies to a senior in Orange Mound. JUICE asked residents to text what supplies they needed and personalized orders before delivery via CAREavan. (Cole Bradley)

High GroundCommunity Development

The Unreachables: Memphis nonprofit meets its no-tech neighbors at their doorsteps (Quick Read)

Cole BradleyTuesday, May 12, 2020

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High GroundEonomic Development

Immigrants face new fears for jobs and citizenship post-pandemic (Quick Read)

Ashley Davis and Cole BradleyThursday, May 7, 2020

Mario Ramos, a HopeWorks student, participates in an English Language Learners class. (Submitted)

High GroundEonomic Development

At risk and "often unseen," the pandemic hits different for Mid-South immigrants (Quick Read)

Ashley Davis and Cole BradleyWednesday, May 6, 2020

Millington Middle School

High GroundKids and Education

Race, wealth, and literacy in Memphis: Who's helping kids read at grade-level?

Jim ColemanThursday, April 30, 2020

Teacher Brian Hanson teaching ALLMemphis' custom phonics curriculum to a group of students at Power Center Academy Elementary School - Hickory Hill. (ALLMemphis)

High GroundKids and Education

Race, wealth, and literacy in Memphis: Why third grade matters

Jim Coleman and Cole BradleyWednesday, April 29, 2020

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High GroundHealthy Communities

Diaper drive-thrus and period product pickups. Sweet Cheeks is helping Memphians in need.

Brandi HunterThursday, April 23, 2020

A Neighborhood Christian Center volunteer preps meals for families in response to Covid-19. (Submitted)

High GroundHealthy Communities

Neighborhood Christian Center gives food and lifts spirits for families in crisis

Ashley DavisWednesday, April 22, 2020

The Covid-19 crisis has caused Christina Ueal’s dining table to become a classroom. Her five children, ages five to 15, work on packets provided by their schools at their home in Frayser. (Submitted)

High GroundKids and Education

Experts fear COVID-19 could widen Memphis' literacy divides

Ashley Davis and Cole BradleyTuesday, April 21, 2020

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