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Monterrion Webber makes a cup of coffee for a patron of Cxffeeblack at the Anti-Gentrification Coffee Club #1, located at 751 National Street in The Heights. (Ziggy Mack)

Cxffeeblack serves its brew with a side of history and anti-gentrification

Meghan AslinThursday, July 29, 2021

West Cancer Center is one of four oncology centers that are joining together with biotechnology firm Genentech to improve racial diversity in clinic research trials. (Meghan Aislin)

Memphis-based West Cancer Center joins national alliance to close diversity gap in medical research

Meghan AslinWednesday, July 14, 2021

Guests of the Hub Hotel pose with Shelby Stonecipher (far right), Hub Hotel program manager. (Courtesy of Hospitality Hub)

Hospitality Hub breaks ground on Memphis' first "barrier-free" emergency shelter for women

Sarah RushakoffThursday, July 1, 2021

(Courtesy of Memphis Light Gas and Water)

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

Thursday, June 17, 2021

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)

Playback Memphis to host virtual theater show for BIPOC audience June 12, honoring Juneteenth

Cole BradleyThursday, June 10, 2021

Members of the LITE Memphis Finalist Program (left) work on their business plan with the help of a volunteer (right). (LITE Memphis)

As the wealth gap grows, LITE Memphis helps Black and Latinx teens launch their own businesses

Cole BradleySaturday, June 5, 2021

Virtual "Future of Food" lunch hour event will discuss equity in Memphis restaurant industry

Sarah RushakoffThursday, May 13, 2021

Young musicians with PRIZM Ensemble practice their skills pre-pandemic. Registration is open for their 2021 summer camp, which will be held June 21 through July 9. (Submitted)

PRIZM Ensemble's 2021 summer camps will be held in person and virtual; registration open

Sarah RushakoffWednesday, May 5, 2021

A group of Memphis Shelby PAL youth pose for a photo during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Founder Craig Little stands at the back center. (Submitted)

Memphis Shelby PAL works to keep serving youth in the pandemic

Arieale MunsonThursday, April 22, 2021

April 11 virtual lecture will explore college culture and clashes over Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Sarah RushakoffThursday, April 8, 2021

The doulas of Naturally Nurtured Birth Services are (left to right): Shanille Bowens, Tamera Stegall, Abeni Randle, Rhonda Okoth, andJacqueline Oselenin. (Ziggy Mack)

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

Thursday, March 25, 2021

Memphis mother Jouy Thomas poses with her 7-year-old son, Jace. (Submitted)

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

Tiffany Thomas-TurnerTuesday, March 2, 2021

In Boxtown, two men sit on a horse-drawn carriage after collecting wood to warm their houses; 1960. After decades of industrial pollution, Byhalia Pipeline LLC wants to move crude oil under Boxtown. (University of Memphis Libraries, Ken Ross)

Environmental racism runs deeper than Memphis’ water source

Ashli BlowTuesday, March 2, 2021

Black Memphis, Black History: The sadness and sound of Phineas Newborn, Jr.

Chris JonesWednesday, February 24, 2021

Cornelia Crenshaw speaks at a rally in Forrest City, Arkansas in September of 1961. Roughly 300 people attended. (Photo by James R. Reid)

Black Memphis, Black History: Remembering Cornelia Crenshaw, "mother" of local Civil Rights Movement

Chris JonesFriday, February 19, 2021

Archie "A.W." Willis, Jr. stands at center. Seated are members of the Memphis State Eight. These students were the first to integrate what is now the University of Memphis.

Black Memphis, Black History: The legacy of A.W. Willis

Chris JonesThursday, February 11, 2021

The Arts Café is looking for residents of the Memphis' Riverview-Kansas area who enjoy making art or poetry to share how COVID-19 has affected their community. The deadline to apply is January 29.

Arts Café calls for Riverview-Kansas residents to share their pandemic stories through art, poetry

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 20, 2021

Victoria Kintner-Duffy sits on her porch in Central Gardens with her daughter. Her daughter is 6 1/2 years old and was diagnosed with autism at 4. Kintner-Duffy said it's been a years-long process to get a diagnosed and proper support. (Ziggy Mack)

Memphis mom and SCS share challenges and successes of special education in the pandemic

Erica HortonThursday, December 10, 2020

June 20, 2020. One participant comforts another during a moment of silence at the “Our Now, Our Future” march for Black children at Overton Park. About 200 hundred people showed up in solidarity. (Andrea Morales for MLK50)

Black women carried us through 2020; it’s time to say thanks

Friday, November 27, 2020

Michele Simmons is a North Memphis resident and a student in High Ground's North Memphis Community Correspondents program. (Cole Bradley)

Dispatches from North Memphis: Meet Michele Simmons

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 18, 2020

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