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Feature Story Playback Memphis ensemble members act out a student’s day at Dexter Elementary. (Cole Bradley) Kids and Education

Playback Memphis partners with Le Bonheur and SCS to reduce bullying and teen pregnancy

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 26, 2018

Talking with teens about safer sex and healthy relationships isn’t easy, but a partnership between Playback Memphis, Le Bonheur and Shelby County Schools is taking a new approach that uses improvisational theater. 

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On The Ground Podcast: Black-owned business gift guide, with Cynthia Daniels and Brandi Hunter

Monday, December 24, 2018
In S1E2 of the On The Ground podcast, High Ground News contributors Brandi Hunter and Emily Trenholm discuss with entrepreneur Cynthia Daniels great holiday gift options from local Black-owned businesses and the growing infrastructure to support minority entrepreneurs.
Feature Story Pastor Shun Abram in front of Binghampton Community Church, located in east Binghampton. (Ziggy Mack) Community Development

Bing-Boom II: A tale of two Binghamptons

Mark JordanWednesday, December 19, 2018
Once one of the city's most distressed neighborhoods, the west side of Binghampton is now one of its hottest properties. Can the east side follow suit? And should it?
Feature Story Artist Khara Woods (Submitted) Arts and Culture

Art installations in Frayser, Orange Mound & Uptown to be designed by community members

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 19, 2018

Three Memphis neighborhoods — Frayser, Uptown and Orange Mound — are set to be the recipients of art installations that will add vibrancy and livability to the communities, as well as inform and unite residents around solutions to lingering environmental issues, like dumping and littering.

Feature Story New homes on Autumn Avenue and Circle Drive are selling in the $300,000 to $350,0000 range, which are some of the highest property values in the area. (Ziggy Mack) Eonomic Development

Bing-Boom I: The consequences of progress in Binghampton

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 19, 2018
After years of revitalization efforts in Binghampton and several multi-million dollar projects in the works, gentrification is now a fast-growing concern. Our three part series explores the state of housing in Binghampton and community efforts to encourage development without displacement. 
Feature Story Lisa and Luis Toro pose outside of their newest purchase, 509 North Hollywood, which will soon be a unique indoor-outdoor bar. (Cole Bradley) Entrepreneurship

Broad Avenue power couple expand reach with new bar venture

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 19, 2018
Lisa and Luis Toro opened their first business on Broad Avenue four years ago. Next spring they'll open their third business a bit off of Broad Avenue, and they've learned a lot about entrepreneurship along the way. 
Feature Story Tea products packaged by Ele & Ivy Tea Company. Entrepreneurship

Black-owned business gift guide: Food, fitness and beauty

Brandi HunterWednesday, December 12, 2018
Want to shop local and support Black-owned businesses this holiday season? Check out part one of our Black-owned business gift guide covering the best in food, fitness and bath and beauty products.
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On The Ground Podcast: Community development & journalism intersect, with Christina Crutchfield

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Sometimes community journalism means staging an art gallery in a corner barbershop. In S1E1 of the On The Ground podcast, the High Ground News team speaks to the Heights CDC about a pop-up art gallery we hosted in the neighborhood. 
Feature Story Los estudiantes hablan y comen una merienda del mediodía. (Cole Bradley) Kids and Education

El Club de Niños y Niñas de Heights gana reconocimiento nacional y entrena a músicos de Memphis

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 12, 2018

The Heights ’Ira Samelson Jr. Club es el Club de Niños y Niñas con el mejor desempeño de la ciudad, y está recibiendo reconocimiento nacional por su personal dinámico y el estudio de música de vanguardia que está entrenando a la próxima generación de leyendas de la música de Memphis.

Feature Story Summer Avenue, cerca de National Street, ha sido un importante rincón para el comercio desde fines del siglo XIX. (Andrew Breig) Eonomic Development

Summer Avenue se renueva como distrito internacional

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 12, 2018
El tramo Heights-Berclair de Summer Avenue tiene solo tres millas de largo, pero representa a dueños de negocios de más de 30 países. Ahora está recibiendo el reconocimiento que merece con una campaña para calificarlo como el primer distrito internacional de Memphis.
Feature Story Novel Unique provides custom jewelry and clothing

Black-owned business gift guide: Art, accessories and apparel

Brandi HunterWednesday, December 12, 2018
Want to shop local and support Black-owned businesses this holiday season? Check out part two of our Black-owned business gift guide covering the best in apparel, art and photography and jewelry and accessories. 
Feature Story Many students of the Carpenter Art Garden have been participating in its programs since they were in preschool. They consider themselves "members." (Kirstin Cheers) Kids and Education

Henry Nelson, new director of Carpenter Art Garden, broadcasts creativity across Binghampton

Kirstin CheersWednesday, December 12, 2018
Former radio host Henry Nelson is Carpenter Art Garden's new executive director. He sits down with High Ground News to discuss his new role and plans for the future of the organization and greater Binghampton.
Feature Story Dr. Phil Baker, founder of Good Shepherd Pharmacy, poses for a photo at the nonprofit pharmacy. (submitted) Healthy Communities

Good Shepherd Pharmacy uses new technology to facilitate medication sharing across the U.S.

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 12, 2018
One month of oral chemotherapy can cost $40,000. Nonprofit Good Shepherd Pharmacy is partnering with University of Memphis, QSource, and Nashville's Lipscomb University to leverage new technology to help individuals safely share unused medication. 
Feature Story Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris high-fives Elmo at a December 4 press conference to announce a new partnership with Sesame Street in Communities. (Ziggy Mack) Kids and Education

Sesame Street partners with Memphis nonprofits to reduce childhood trauma, improve early education

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 5, 2018
Sesame Street is more than a show - it’s backed by a nonprofit that helps improve the lives of children around the world through early childhood education. It’s also Porter-Leath and ACE Awareness Foundation’s newest partner in the fight to reduce childhood trauma and improve early education in Memphis.
Feature Story A view of the renovated Garden Flats apartment complex. (Submitted) Community Development

Turnaround tale: Memphis resident purchases and renovates run-down apartment building

Ashlei WilliamsWednesday, December 5, 2018
Kevin Crutcher took on a complicated real estate project in a disadvantaged neighborhood. Securing financing for the apartment renovation was a challenge that paid off as residents began moving into the building in October. 
Feature Story John Young, a JIFF graduate and now full time employee for Sweet LaLa's, earned the nickname "Dr. Sprinkles". (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

Bakery that employs at-risk youth expands to East Memphis storefront

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 5, 2018
Since 2014, Sweet LaLa's bakery has employed youth leaving the juvenile justice system as part of a re-entry program. The bakery has grown substantially and is moving out of its South City commercial kitchen to a storefront in East Memphis. 
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Video: A taste of the world from Summer Avenue

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Join the High Ground News team and local writer Aylen Mercado for a tour of Summer Avenue restaurants and a look inside some hidden gems.   
Feature Story Husband and wife Nancy and Patricio Gonzalez carry equipment to the Gaisman Community Center at the end of game day. They are the directors and coaches of Illegal Arts Memphis soccer league. (Natalie Eddings) Community Development

What smart neighborhoods can learn from The Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 5, 2018
Our four months of embedded coverage of The Heights area of Memphis is coming to a close. As we pick up the temporary office and move to the University District for our next On The Ground program, we're drawn to spotlight five aspects of The Heights that make it a dynamic place to live and work. 
Feature Story Junior Challengers are seen participating in a team building activity at their November 2018 workshop centered around what it means to be politically engaged as a teen in their community. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Memphis Challenge celebrates 30 years of supporting students of color in Memphis

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 5, 2018

In 1989, AutoZone founder Pitt Hyde created a pipeline program to open up opportunities for talented students of color in Memphis. Fast forward three decades, the academic and leadership nonprofit celebrates its growth in reach, programming and talent retention with a jazz performance and master class.

Feature Story The vacant barber shop at 769 National Street was topped with a sign made from repurposed Christmas lights and the boards that once shuttered the windows. (Markus Mueller) Community Development

Vacant barbershop reopens as space for art and community

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 5, 2018
In the 1930s a barbershop opened on National Street in The Heights. On November 29, it was activated as a venue for a High Ground News community photography exhibit. Now, Heights residents will decide how the space serves them in the future.
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