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Memphis' Rep. Akbari on how progressives make change in a red state
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Representative for Memphis’ 91st district, Raumesh Akbari, says that progress and hope lay in common interests, such as criminal justice reform, between those on both sides of the aisle.
Photo: Rep. Akbari speaks in front of the state legislature.
Dawn Majors
Tennessee's practice of suspending licenses from those who owe court fees is found unconstitutional
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“We tend to see misdemeanor driving as irresponsible or someone being dishonest and even criminal when honestly, we who are middle-class forget to pay our fines every day and are not faced with the threat of having a suspended license for more than a year."
Photo: A new ruling states that Tennessee can no longer revoke driver’s licenses from people who cannot afford court fees.
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Latino Memphis launches youth mentorship program
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Source: Latino Memphis
Innovation & Job News
Pastor Fisher says grassroots group will tackle education and voter rights
J. Dylan Sandifer
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Brooks, Facing History host free upstanders film series
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Source: Facing History and Ourselves Memphis
Development News
Chamber launches year-long mentorship program for minority-owned businesses
Michael Waddell
Monday, December 19, 2016
Innovation & Job News
Memphis-grown Black Restaurant Week expands to nine new cities
J. Dylan Sandifer
Monday, December 19, 2016
Literacy Mid-South names new executive director
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Source: Literacy Mid-South
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Memphis' Rep. Akbari on how progressives make change in a red state
J. Dylan Sandifer
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Rhodes College names first woman president
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Source: Rhodes College
Development News
New grant program to expand opportunities for low-income Memphians
Michael Waddell
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Feature Story
Post-protests, neighborhoods lead Memphis' greenspace growth
Lance Wiedower
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Innovation & Job News
Under Trump, CBU will continue to support undocumented students
J. Dylan Sandifer
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Shelby County seniors receive financial help to make needed home repairs
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Source: Washington Monthly
Memphis Democrats claim five House leadership positions
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Source: Memphis Daily News
Innovation & Job News
Mural pays overdue homage to Memphis change-makers
J. Dylan Sandifer
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Development News
UT College of Medicine Center for Addiction Science receives top honor
Michael Waddell
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Feature Story
Jason Smith bring a new voice to Memphis sports
J.D. Reager
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Feature Story
From the high school radio station to the main stage
Elle Perry
Friday, November 11, 2016
Feature Story
Hugs come with opportunity at Carpenter Art Garden
Lance Wiedower
Thursday, November 10, 2016
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Concourse Check-In: From 'impossible' to 'catalyst'
Lance Wiedower
Friday, November 4, 2016
CEO of ALSAC receives Responsible CEO of the Year award
Friday, November 4, 2016
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