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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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Volunteer opportunities in Memphis
Monday, March 16, 2015
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Leadership Memphis Blog
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University of Memphis graduate programs ranked among the best in the nation
Kate Crowder
Monday, March 16, 2015
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The volunteer state: Increasing service in the MidSouth
Elle Perry
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Innovation & Job News
Genius idea to help Memphis startups
Kate Crowder
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
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Leadership Memphis presents Step Up Scholar Leadership Awards
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
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Leadership Memphis
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Public event helps locals get involved, connected to Memphis
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Source:
New Memphis Institute
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City visionary: Antony Sheehan
Emily Adams Keplinger
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
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Memphis companies top the list of Fortune 500's Best Places to Work
Monday, March 9, 2015
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Fortune 500
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City Visionary: Bernice Butler
Emily Adams Keplinger
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
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The gifts of philanthropy: how corporations started giving back, again
Shelley Thomas
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
In The News
Leadership Memphis is helping high schoolers get to college, and you can help
Monday, February 9, 2015
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Driving transit reform: New leadership at MATA may be just the ticket
Lesley Young
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
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Doorway to success: Local incubators provide startups room to grow
Michael Waddell
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Plough Foundation launches coordinated response to elder abuse
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Innovation & Job News
New partnership connects the City and students to fight blight
Michael Waddell
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Innovation & Job News
Clean by 2019: new "moon mission" for Chamber
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
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Socially minded entrepreneurs help students excel
Michael Waddell
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
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Police-community partnerships offer way to improve neighborhood safety
brandon alcorn
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
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New alliance will provide local employers the talent they need to compete
Jane A. Donahoe
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Innovation & Job News
Researchers create opportunities for entrepreneurship
Michael Waddell
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
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