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Feature Story Self-portrait by Sepia Coleman. Healthy Communities

Home health aide: Working without PPE, sick leave is like ‘going in front of a firing squad’

Wednesday, May 27, 2020
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Virtual event will spotlight Memphis musicians' contributions to culture and economy

Cole BradleyThursday, May 21, 2020
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
Feature Story HickHill3 Eonomic Development

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

Ashley Davis and Cole BradleyThursday, May 07, 2020
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 06, 2020
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
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
Feature Story Self-portrait by Frank Johnson for MLK50. Community Development

Substitute teacher’s plan to revitalize his community derailed by COVID-19

Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Feature Story Pastor Jeffrie Howard, center, walks through diners at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Memphis's Ozanam Food Mission, March 2019. It was one of two area locations that served hot meals daily. COVID-19 has closed many soup kitchens. (Ziggy Mack) Healthy Communities

Who's caring for Memphis' homeless as COVID-19 spreads?

Erinn FiggMonday, April 13, 2020
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Domestic violence victims may not be 'safer at home.' Two Mid-South nonprofits are here to help.

Brandi HunterWednesday, April 01, 2020
Feature Story A sign on the door of Miss Girlee’s Soul Food Restaurant in North Memphis announces its closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Ashley Davis) Healthy Communities

In food deserts, COVID-related restaurant closures are especially devastating.

Ashley DavisThursday, March 26, 2020
Feature Story Carin Malone, who performs as Writeous Soul, is a Memphis slam poetry master working to revive the city's spoken word culture. She won the National Civil Rights Museum's Drop the Mic Poetry Slam in 2017 and now advises on the project. (Writeous Soul) Arts and Culture

Artist Writeous Soul and the National Civil Rights Museum want to revive Memphis' slam poetry scene

Brandi HunterThursday, March 19, 2020
Feature Story Certified nurse midwives Kemetra King (L) and Nikia Grayson are two of only three black CNMs in Memphis. They both practice at CHOICES. (Cole Bradley) Healthy Communities

CHOICES' new birth center is making history and reviving black midwifery in Memphis

Cole BradleyThursday, March 05, 2020
Feature Story podcast Community Development

Podcast: A Promise and hopes in northern Uptown

Monday, March 02, 2020
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