On the Ground

Feature Story Memphis native and community mentor Frank Gottie poses with his son, Andreis Smith. Kids and Education

Boots on the Ground: How two community activists mentor Memphis youth with the power of presence

Danica WilksMonday, June 10, 2024
Feature Story For High Ground's 'On The Ground' series, six local community-level journalists help dissect the More for Memphis plan and share the stories of Memphis residents who are working hard for a better tomorrow.  Community Development

High Ground's newest Community Correspondents explore the More for Memphis plan

Reginald Johnson Sr.Monday, June 3, 2024
Feature Story Lakeisha Buford is the founder and owner of natural hair care salon FingersRite Hair Studio. Entrepreneurship

Women Working It: Lakeisha Buford is helping Memphis women feel beautiful at FingersRite Hair Studio

Lois CharmFriday, April 26, 2024
Development News Boshi Botanicals has been a regular vendor at Memphis markets and festivals since June 2022. Founder and CEO Becky Beloin will open her first storefront this November. Entrepreneurship

All-natural, zero-waste soap maker takes the leap from arts and crafts markets to first storefront

High Ground TeamFriday, October 13, 2023
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A jewel among thorns: Finding summertime fun, safety, and wisdom for the kids of North Memphis

Tafui OwusuMonday, June 26, 2023
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PHOTO ESSAY: Scenes from the Young Writers Expo at EES Success Academy

Reginald JohnsonSunday, April 30, 2023
Development News A new grant will help create a community land trust and develop a Contractors University in the historic Orange Mound neighborhood. Eonomic Development

Community land trust and Contractors University planned in Orange Mound

High Ground TeamTuesday, April 11, 2023
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A ‘trashy’ situation results in frustration: Talking blight with the residents of Uptown

Tafui OwusuFriday, March 31, 2023
Development News For the Kingdom is located at 4100 Raleigh Millington Rd. in Memphis. Community Development

This Memphis nonprofit just received a financial assist from the NBA Foundation

High Ground TeamTuesday, March 21, 2023
Development News A series of free workshops is underway in South City, where the SCORE CDC has organized five small business workshops featuring successful Mid-South female entrepreneurs in celebration of Women’s History Month. Entrepreneurship

Series of free workshops for aspiring and established entrepreneurs underway in South City

High Ground TeamThursday, March 16, 2023
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Agape’s new Competitive Edge Youth Training program aims to address generational poverty

Jeff HulettThursday, November 10, 2022
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Paint the town: Community invited to join professional artists at this year’s Paint Memphis Festival

High Ground TeamThursday, September 29, 2022
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PHOTOS: The Orange Mound Awareness Shoe and the people behind it

Reginald JohnsonThursday, August 18, 2022
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