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What's left unanswered: How can local media help you?

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 20, 2020
Four Mid-South publications have teamed up to ask what questions you have that aren’t currently being answered by local or national reporting. Text "Memphis" to 73224.
Feature Story (Volunteer Odyssey) Community Development

How can you help in the pandemic? Volunteer Odyssey breaks it down. (Quick Read)

Cole BradleyThursday, May 14, 2020
How can Memphians help during the pandemic? Where's the biggest need? Is it safe? What if you can't spare any cash? Volunteer Odyssey has the answers.
Feature Story Brandon Marshall paints a temporary mural funded by UrbanArt Commission. (Averell Mondie) Arts and Culture

UrbanArt Commission issues calls for artists, promotes relief for artists in need

Cole BradleyThursday, May 14, 2020
Spreading the word about an artist relief fund, issuing two new calls for artists, and progress on its installations at Memphis International Airport. UAC's been busy.
Feature Story Jasmine Thomas lives with her grandmother and 4-month-old daughter, A’Maria. Photo courtesy of Thomas. Healthy Communities

New mother struggles to make ends meet after hours cut at fast-food job

Wednesday, May 13, 2020
The sixth in a series of essays from Memphis workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in partnership with MLK50.  
Feature Story JUICE Orange Mound board members Kenya Holmes (L) and Broderick Conneser deliver supplies to a senior in Orange Mound. JUICE asked residents to text what supplies they needed and personalized orders before delivery via CAREavan. (Cole Bradley) Community Development

The Unreachables: Memphis nonprofit meets its no-tech neighbors at their doorsteps (Quick Read)

Cole BradleyTuesday, May 12, 2020
For Memphians with limited internet access, there are big barriers to getting information and relief in the COVID-19 pandemic. JUICE Orange Mound is using fliers, text surveys, and word-of-mouth to deliver personalized care packages to their hardest-to-reach neighbors.
Feature Story (Forever Ready Productions) Kids and Education

Video: Le Bonheur's five easy ways to keep kids healthy from home

Tuesday, May 12, 2020
It doesn't matter if it's COVID-19, summer break, or winters indoors. Le Bonheur's Dr. Kathryn Sumpter has five easy steps for keeping kids healthy from home.
Feature Story Magaly Cruz (L) and Joni Laney in Binghampton. (ZIggy Mack) Healthy Communities

Local journalism is in crisis. We need your help.

Friday, May 8, 2020
Journalism has taken a huge hit in the COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time, High Ground is asking for your help to keep our local journalists in the field telling the stories that matter to Memphians. 
Feature Story (Brandon Dill)

Creative writing contest offers Shelby County Schools students cash prizes and self-expression

Cole BradleyFriday, May 8, 2020
Peer Power is offering Shelby County Schools high school students a chance to work with writing coaches and compete for cash prizes. Submissions are due May 22. 
Feature Story HickHill3 Eonomic Development

Immigrants face new fears for jobs and citizenship post-pandemic (Quick Read)

Ashley Davis and Cole BradleyThursday, May 7, 2020
As the city shifts to recovery, Memphis' immigrants are facing new concerns about federal policies that could keep them from citizenship and jobs.
Feature Story Self-portrait by Sarah Brubaker for MLK50. Entrepreneurship

Losing her job and business, artist finds hope in a supportive community

Thursday, May 7, 2020
The fifth in a series of essays from Memphis workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in partnership with MLK50.  
Feature Story Mario Ramos, a HopeWorks student, participates in an English Language Learners class. (Submitted) Eonomic Development

At risk and "often unseen," the pandemic hits different for Mid-South immigrants (Quick Read)

Ashley Davis and Cole BradleyWednesday, May 6, 2020
Memphis' immigrants are often essential workers with concerns for safety and financial stability. For those who aren't U.S. citizens, the troubled waters get deeper. 
Feature Story Millington Middle School Kids and Education

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

Jim ColemanThursday, April 30, 2020
Part two of a two-part series on the importance of third grade reading, Memphis' biggest literacy divides, and the organizations working to close those gaps.
Feature Story Self-portrait by Ty Boyland for MLK50.

Music teacher, dad says adaptability key to coping with pandemic fallout

Thursday, April 30, 2020
The fourth in a series of essays from Memphis workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in partnership with MLK50.
Feature Story Teacher Brian Hanson teaching ALLMemphis' custom phonics curriculum to a group of students at Power Center Academy Elementary School - Hickory Hill. (ALLMemphis) Kids and Education

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

Jim Coleman and Cole BradleyWednesday, April 29, 2020
Part one of a two-part series on the importance of third grade reading, Memphis' biggest literacy divides, and the organizations working to close those gaps.
Feature Story Kalisa Lee, 16, is a junior at Collegiate School of Memphis, a private school located in The Heights. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Life and learning in a new normal: Mid-South teens share their COVID-19 experiences

Ashley DavisTuesday, April 28, 2020
We asked Mid-South teens about their lives during COVID-19 and their thoughts on what happens next. 
Feature Story (Stock) Healthy Communities

Diaper drive-thrus and period product pickups. Sweet Cheeks is helping Memphians in need.

Brandi HunterThursday, April 23, 2020
Diapers and period products are essential but expensive. As more Memphians face financial uncertainty, Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry and Sister Supply are stepping up to provide supplies to those in need.
Feature Story Save First previously offered tax prep assistance in person but is now fully virtual in response to COVID-19. Anyone can get either free filing or free assistance self-filing depending on income. (Impact America) Healthy Communities

Local nonprofit offering free virtual tax prep service for Mid-Southerners

Cole BradleyThursday, April 23, 2020
Nonprofit Impact America's Memphis-based affiliate is providing free tax prep and filing to individuals and families earning less than $60,000 a year. Those earning more can get free assistance with self-filing.
Feature Story Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean, interim president of LeMoyne-Owen College, which is Memphis' only historically black college or university. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Q & A: LeMoyne-Owen's Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean on leadership and the school's response to COVID-19

Andrea ValenzuelaThursday, April 23, 2020
Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean, interim president of LeMoyne-Owen College, discusses how the school is adapting to the COVID-19 crisis and her best advice for those who want to lead. Hint: work hard and listen.
Feature Story A Neighborhood Christian Center volunteer preps meals for families in response to Covid-19. (Submitted) Healthy Communities

Neighborhood Christian Center gives food and lifts spirits for families in crisis

Ashley DavisWednesday, April 22, 2020
Neighborhood Christian Centers, Inc. has been serving Memphis for more than 40 years. Its work has never been as important as it is now. 
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