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Feature Story Cinthya Bolanos, a rising sophomore at Rhodes College, spent the summer break at Regional One Health Care’s Innovation Center, where she worked to create a culture of innovation in the hospital. High Ground

LITE Memphis connects budding entrepreneurs to network through internships

Aisling MakiWednesday, July 26, 2017
Feature Story The "I'm a Man" mural was designed by rap artist Marcellous Lovelace in a modern graffiti style and installed by BLK75. It can be found on S. Main Street, close to the National Civil Rights Museum. It shows the Sanitation Workers Protest March on Mar High Ground

Fifty years later, sanitation workers see fruit of their labor with addition of retirement benefits

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, July 19, 2017
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Germantown-based O.R. Nurses Nationwide provides flexible schedules for nurses who love to travel

Rachel WarrenWednesday, July 19, 2017
Feature Story Quincy Foster, a LAUNCH graduate, captures moments while at work during a wedding. High Ground

Entrepreneurship promotes community development in South Memphis

Madeline FaberWednesday, July 19, 2017
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Video: A nondescript warehouse reinvents an employment model

Lauren Squires-ReadyWednesday, July 19, 2017
Feature Story Mickele Bridges collaborates with other students to produce a song in Cloud901's recording studio. High Ground

After two years, Memphis Music Initiative marks improvement in arts opportunities for youth

Kirstin CheersWednesday, July 19, 2017
Feature Story The team conceptualized 19 designs for the project and 19 pantries were built and decorated. High Ground

Presbyterian Day School student project brings small relief to Memphis food deserts

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, July 12, 2017
Feature Story In the largest spontaneous protest in Memphis history, more than 1,000 people shut down the Hernando DeSoto Bridge in a demonstration of Black Lives Matter. High Ground

In their own words: Organizers recount Memphis' massive Black Lives Matter protest one year later

Molly MulroyWednesday, July 12, 2017
Feature Story Greg Woodberry, a member of the Official Black Lives Matter Memphis, clasps his hands behind his back while performing an adapted rap during the Bridge Shut Down reunion at Tom Lee Park. High Ground

One year after the bridge protest, Memphis moves forward with education and unity

Micaela WattsWednesday, July 12, 2017
Feature Story The larger camera serves as a nanny cam that parents can access via an app on their phone. The smaller camera is a body worn camera that babysitters can wear on request of the clients. High Ground

Mobile Mommy provides vetted on-demand babysitters with a side of tech

Thelma BalfourWednesday, July 12, 2017
Feature Story Georgia Avenue Elementary sits partially boarded up and vacant across the street from Booker T. Washington High School. High Ground

Girls Inc. plans to add a massive center in former South Memphis school

Madeline FaberWednesday, July 12, 2017
Feature Story 250 youth were hired on the spot at a recent event held by My Brothers Keep Alliance. High Ground

Sound & Color: Juvenile justice and jobs for youth

Molly MulroyWednesday, July 12, 2017
Feature Story The Liberty Bowl, with its expansive parking lot, is the anchor for the Fairgrounds but is only used to capacity for the college football season. High Ground

Friends of the Fairgrounds looks to partner with the city on fairgrounds redevelopment

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, June 28, 2017
Feature Story A Derrick Dent and Michael Roy mural honoring Memphis history stands on the corner of South Main and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. High Ground

Five sites you may not know about along the Memphis Heritage Trail

Madeline FaberWednesday, June 28, 2017
Feature Story Principal Alisha Kiner shakes hands with a graduating senior of Booker T. Washington's 2017 class. High Ground

Sweep it clean: The leader behind Booker T. Washington’s comeback story

Kirstin CheersWednesday, June 28, 2017
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