Memphis Sanitation Workers, on MLK Legacy and the Road to Dignity
50 years later, sanitation workers say ‘If MLK was living today, he would be ashamed of the way Memphis treats its sanitation workers.’
Ideas of MLK, RFK still needed today
This piece originally published in the Memphis Commercial Appeal. When President Lyndon B. Johnson launched the War on Poverty in 1964, his audacious goal was to end poverty in the…
MLK and the “Beloved Community”
On Friday, January 16th, Kica Matos, Director of Immigrant Rights and Racial Justice at the Center for Community Change, delivered the keynote address at the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum’s 30th…
History Repeats: How 60 Years Shows We Can’t Stand Still
Reflecting on 60 years since a pivotal moment of unity at the National Mall, this video delves into America’s ongoing struggle for equity and racial justice.
As Glenn Youngkin Tries to Erase American History, Students Like Me Are Fighting Back
We can’t let conservatives attack our right to a full education. I’m organizing my friends to get involved, and you should, too.
Activists, a Scholar and a Filmmaker Reflect on Safety and Policing in Memphis
This panel recap provides an opportunity for the community to engage in people-centered conversations about solidarity and building a democracy rooted in community care and holistic solutions.
Tyre Nichols’ Death Began With A Traffic Stop. Now, Organizers Want To Rethink Public Safety
With city council ready to discuss excessive force in policy, DeCarcerate Memphis is pushing for true solutions, not just reform
Five Lessons I Learned From Talking To Unhoused People
They taught me about the complex issues that lead to the streets and one thing we could all do to help
Power and controversy: Why the Juvenile Court Judge election matters
In Tennessee, juvenile court judges hold a unique amount of power, and in Shelby County, a federal investigation found the court discriminates against Black children.
Some Cities Treat Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis. Should Memphis?
‘Imagine if the resources that we brought to bear to cover COVID were brought to bear on gun violence prevention,’ says the Shelby County health director.