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Baris Gursakal
Thursday, March 14, 2019
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Baris Gursakal is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He is an Istanbul native who grew up in Memphis, and has an interest in public policy and social justice issues.
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Sustainability
Mass evictions are coming. This South Memphis nonprofit is part of the solution.
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Thursday, July 16, 2020
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Healthy Communities
Get the facts from local experts. Attend UTHSC's Coronavirus Online Symposium on April 6.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
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Entrepreneurship
Tonya Dyson's Kickspins is a piece of Soulsville in The Edge
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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
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Kids and Education
Harwood Center helps kids with autism, developmental disabilities build skills for lifelong success
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Friday, January 31, 2020
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Arts and Culture
College isn't cheap. January workshop will help teens find music scholarships and nail auditions.
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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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Kids and Education
Can nurses keep kids in class? Pilot program seeks answer
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Monday, November 4, 2019
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Kids and Education
Playback Memphis debuts Frayser youth theater ensemble
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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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Arts and Culture
Frayser Local Arts Festival is where to be this weekend
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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
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Entrepreneurship
Memphis sandwich legend Bonnie Harris finally has her own shop
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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
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Entrepreneurship
Epicenter's minority business strategy gets $450,000 boost
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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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Community Development
A workshop and a plan for resident-led revival in Orange Mound
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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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Community Development
Frayser CDC unveils new homes, hopes for new momentum
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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
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Entrepreneurship
More than retail, Hollywood Feed helps animals in need
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Thursday, June 27, 2019
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Arts and Culture
Magical night for senior citizens at Shelby County's first senior prom
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Thursday, June 6, 2019
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Diversity
Memphis immigrants meet for paletas and solutions for a more immigrant-friendly city
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Thursday, May 23, 2019
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Entrepreneurship
Trap Fusion restaurant offers healthier soul food in Whitehaven
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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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Community Development
Residents of Berclair and The Heights unite to keep Gaisman Park beautiful
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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
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Entrepreneurship
Sam's Deli fuses all-American deli with classic Indian dishes in the University District
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Thursday, March 14, 2019
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