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Mayor Jim Strickland (Houston Cofield)
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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Fifth annual Soulsville USA Festival celebrated history and legends of iconic neighborhood
Kim and Jim Coleman
Thursday, October 24, 2019
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The Collective rebrands with new name, expanded vision
Brandi Hunter
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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Podcast: Serving and growing community with Inspire Community Cafe
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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Teens installing Orange Mound mural with focus on history and future
A. J. Dugger III
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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Hickory Hill Senior Golf Club tees off for fun, friends and health
A. J. Dugger III
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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Opening soon, The Corner offers free HIV prevention in casual space
A.J Dugger III and Cole Bradley
Thursday, October 17, 2019
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El Mercadito de Memphis is destination for food, shopping, services and more
A. J. Dugger III
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
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Podcast: Agape and Power Center CDC talk community, collaboration and careers in Hickory Hill
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
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Dr. Stacy Spencer talks church, social justice and how Hickory Hill will thrive by 2025
A. J. Dugger III
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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Playback Memphis debuts Frayser youth theater ensemble
Baris Gursakal
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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Girl talk is health, education, careers and more at Auntie Round Table
Erica Horton
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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Medical District's biggest institutions eat local with Taste of the District
Kim and Jim Coleman
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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Meet the Voters, Part II: Election Day
Andrea Morales, Andria Brown, Cole Bradley
Friday, October 4, 2019
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Heal the Hood Foundation helps kids and creativity grow in Hickory Hill
A. J. Dugger III
Thursday, October 3, 2019
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Meet the Voters
Andrea Morales, Andria Brown, Cole Bradley
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
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Frayser Local Arts Festival is where to be this weekend
Baris Gursakal
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
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Podcast: Summer Avenue brands itself as the Nation's Highway
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
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Memphis beauty industry professionals learn to cut out domestic violence
Brandi Hunter
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
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Gestalt expands charter schools efforts in Hickory Hill
A. J. Dugger III
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
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Podcast: As elections loom, BLDG Memphis asks candidates critical questions
Monday, September 23, 2019
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A great city is driven by great leaders. In business, government and education, our community leaders are solving problems and driving innovation. By training and empowering Memphis leadership to make an impact, our city is guaranteeing a better future
in all sectors. The effects of good leadership – making a difference in families, jobs, and neighborhoods – ripple.
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