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Feature Story To the right, finished apartments built in the first two phases of the Foote Park at South City development are already being occupied while construction continues on phase three in the foreground. The project has six phases. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundCommunity Development

What is South City?

Cole BradleyThursday, June 24, 2021
Feature Story Donald Jenkins, an Advance Memphis client and former staffer poses on a forklift. The nonprofit offers a forklift safety certification that helps its clients get higher-paying jobs. (Advance Memphis) High GroundEonomic Development

Labor shortage means higher wages for some South Memphis workers

Cole BradleyThursday, June 24, 2021
Feature Story Denise Oher sits on a neighbor's porch and looks out over the new Foote Park at South City development. Oher is a former Foote Homes resident who has chosen to return after being displaced for the demolition of Foote Homes. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundCommunity Development

Could Memphis' South City be the new gold standard for U.S. public housing?

Chris Jones & Cole BradleyWednesday, June 23, 2021
Feature Story (Courtesy of Memphis Light Gas and Water) High GroundSustainability

It is time for Memphis to get serious about reducing energy cost burden for low-income residents

Thursday, June 17, 2021
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 FourthBluffPark1.jpg High GroundArts and Culture

New vegan festival and Juneteenth Shop Black Festival will hit Fourth Bluff, June 19 and 20

Sarah RushakoffThursday, June 10, 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 An employee of La Michoacana ice cream and paleta shop serves up a fruit cup with tajin. (Forever Ready Productions) High GroundEntrepreneurship

High Ground's "Still Serving" series is expanding

Cole BradleyThursday, 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
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