New Film Celebrates Living History of the Black-led Welfare Movement, a First of its Kind
An interview with the director of ‘Storming Caesars Palace,’ and the daughter of the film’s star, on some of the most important Civil Rights activists you didn’t know about.
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.
Ten Years Ago DACA Changed My Life
DACA helped me reach my dreams, but temporary protections leave millions in limbo. We need a pathway to citizenship for all.
In Georgia, Young Grassroots Organizers Are Key to Keeping the State Blue
As the Georgia primary nears, organizers on the ground have played an integral part in raising early voting numbers and mobilizing the youth vote.
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.
On The People’s Wish List: A District Attorney With a ‘Testimony’
As voters prepare to elect Shelby County’s prosecutor, folks with pending criminal cases yearn for a little empathy when facing justice.
Emily Withnall
Emily Withnall is a writer, editor, and single parent to two teens. She earned a master’s degree in environmental studies from the University of Montana in 2015. Emily’s work has…
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Deborah Coffy (they/she) is a Black Gen-Z Haitian-American writer & researcher born in the Atlanta area, raised in the Pittsburgh area, and currently resides in Orlando, Florida. They are a…
The Pandemic Cost Him Everything. But the Child Tax Credit Is Giving His Family Hope.
Phil came to the U.S. in search of opportunity, but when COVID-19 hit he lost his job, immigration status, and health care when he needed it the most. Name has…
Because…
I Vote Because I Want To Be a Cause Beyond Myself I wasn’t eligible to vote until the 2012 Presidential election. During that time, I was a freshman in college…