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Feature Story Lj Abraham is the founder of 901 Community Fridges. Abraham launched the organization in January to help bridge the food gap for Memphians in need. (Sarah Rushakoff) High GroundHealthy Communities

901 Community Fridges is feeding a need and looking to grow

Sarah RushakoffMonday, April 5, 2021
Feature Story (Eric Ward, Creative Commons) High GroundKids and Education

Kindred Place picks up where the ACE Awareness Foundation left off as organization shutters

Erica HortonWednesday, March 31, 2021
Feature Story Jennifer Balink, executive director of Kindred Place, said she and the staff are ‘ecstatic” to continue the work of ACE Awareness Foundation and its Universal Parenting Places. (Submitted). High GroundKids and Education

Q & A: Jennifer Balink talks trauma, healing, and a new journey for Memphis-based Kindred Place

Erica Horton & Cole BradleyWednesday, March 31, 2021
Feature Story Architect Mario Walker won first prize in the competition to imagine new uses for the historic Highland Heights United Methodist Church. The contest is part of an effort to save the church from demolition. (Emily Holmes, Heights CDC) High GroundCommunity Development

Design contest casts vision for renovation and reuse of historic church at risk for demolition

Leigh TatumTuesday, March 30, 2021
Feature Story The doulas of Naturally Nurtured Birth Services are (left to right): Shanille Bowens, Tamera Stegall, Abeni Randle, Rhonda Okoth, andJacqueline Oselenin. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundHealthy Communities

Shanille Bowens is helping other Black women in Memphis craft their dream birth experience

Thursday, March 25, 2021
Feature Story Community Court Clerk Darious Scott (L) hands a case file to Community Court Referee Lisa Harris, who will preside over the case. Community Court is a subsidiary of Shelby County Environmental Court. (Rob Brown) High GroundCommunity Development

Shelby County Environmental Court continues virtual learning series on March 30

Cole BradleyThursday, March 25, 2021
Feature Story (Courtesy of Memphis Music Initiative) High GroundKids and Education

Every student got an offer at Memphis Music Initiative's first HBCU scholarship audition event

Sarah RushakoffWednesday, March 24, 2021
Feature Story Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams founded her Memphis-based management consulting firm, Standpoint Consulting, in 2019 and went full time in January 2020. (Submitted) High GroundEntrepreneurship

Women Working It: Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams helps leaders understand what Memphis needs

Brandi HunterThursday, March 18, 2021
Feature Story Muhsen "Moe" Najdawi parlayed his passion for cars into Turbo Knights, an auto shop in Whitehaven. High GroundEntrepreneurship

Owner of Turbo Knights Auto Shop gets boost to expand in Whitehaven

Chris JonesThursday, March 11, 2021
Feature Story memphis-podcast-guide High GroundArts and Culture

These Memphis podcasters and networks are amplifying the city's stories and culture

Sarah RushakoffThursday, March 11, 2021
Feature Story Through its annual Pick Awards, Welcome to Memphis recognizes hospitality workers for outstanding service. The awards are being restructured in the wake of the pandemic. High GroundHealthy Communities

Welcome to Memphis distributes grants to help hospitality workers struggling through the pandemic

Jeff HulettThursday, March 11, 2021
Feature Story Memphis kids participate in Camp SAY Across the USA in 2018. The program has shifted online due to the pandemic. High GroundKids and Education

National program Camp SAY Across the USA returning to Memphis

Sarah RushakoffWednesday, March 10, 2021
Feature Story Brijin Shelton and son Xavier Shelton show off the artwork they made together as part of the Gestalt Community Schools' Known, Loved, and Educated self-care and wellness program. (Submitted) High GroundKids and Education

Gestalt Community Schools pilot program aims to help parents cope with pandemic-related stress

Erica HortonWednesday, March 3, 2021
Feature Story Memphis mother Jouy Thomas poses with her 7-year-old son, Jace. (Submitted) High GroundKids and Education

Learning loss is a serious pandemic problem and the kids are not OK

Tiffany Thomas-TurnerTuesday, March 2, 2021
Feature Story Chicken dish from Chef Tam's Underground Cafe. Chef Tam's is one of 21 businesses participating in the 2021 Memphis Black Restaurant Week running March 7-14. (Submitted) High GroundEntrepreneurship

Are you ready to dig in to Memphis Black Restaurant Week?

Sarah RushakoffTuesday, March 2, 2021
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