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Feature Story Millington Middle School

Race, wealth, and literacy in Memphis: Who's helping kids read at grade-level?

Jim ColemanThursday, April 30, 2020
Feature Story Teacher Brian Hanson teaching ALLMemphis' custom phonics curriculum to a group of students at Power Center Academy Elementary School - Hickory Hill. (ALLMemphis)

Race, wealth, and literacy in Memphis: Why third grade matters

Jim Coleman and Cole BradleyWednesday, April 29, 2020
Feature Story Self-portrait by Frank Johnson for MLK50.

Substitute teacher’s plan to revitalize his community derailed by COVID-19

Tuesday, April 14, 2020
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Domestic violence victims may not be 'safer at home.' Two Mid-South nonprofits are here to help.

Brandi HunterWednesday, April 1, 2020
Feature Story A sign on the door of Miss Girlee’s Soul Food Restaurant in North Memphis announces its closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Ashley Davis)

In food deserts, COVID-related restaurant closures are especially devastating.

Ashley DavisThursday, March 26, 2020
Feature Story Carin Malone, who performs as Writeous Soul, is a Memphis slam poetry master working to revive the city's spoken word culture. She won the National Civil Rights Museum's Drop the Mic Poetry Slam in 2017 and now advises on the project. (Writeous Soul)

Artist Writeous Soul and the National Civil Rights Museum want to revive Memphis' slam poetry scene

Brandi HunterThursday, March 19, 2020
Feature Story Certified nurse midwives Kemetra King (L) and Nikia Grayson are two of only three black CNMs in Memphis. They both practice at CHOICES. (Cole Bradley)

CHOICES' new birth center is making history and reviving black midwifery in Memphis

Cole BradleyThursday, March 5, 2020
Feature Story A toddler at the Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy talks with her teacher. She's part of LENA Grow, which trains early childhood educators to build their students' conversation skills as a way to improve long-term learning success. (Forever Ready)

Video: Beyond babble, back-and-forth conversations are critical for baby brains

Forever ReadyWednesday, February 26, 2020
Feature Story podcast

Podcast: Why are so many Memphis families being evicted?

Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Feature Story The 2020 Urban Summit will be held February 28 and 29 at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Madison Heights. (Urban Summit)

2020 Urban Summit tackles employment justice

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 19, 2020
Feature Story The 2020 Trailblazer Award honored Memphis women making a significant contribution to preserving and celebrating the city's cultural heritage. Beautiful award statues were presented to each winner. (Cole Bradley)

Trailblazer Awards honored Memphis women who champion the city's cultural heritage

Cole BradleyThursday, February 13, 2020
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