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16 hours ago · The Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association is suing the government on behalf of Mary Ferguson, a Memphis resident with deep roots in Bolivar, Tennessee, over …

3 days ago · There’s an old slogan used in activism: “Nothing about us, without us, is for us.” This truth applies to Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher proposal being rushed through a special …

Our Story It’s easy enough to denounce racial injustice and socioeconomic inequality. The real challenge is committing to the work it takes to eliminate them. Meet the team Learn about the …

It’s easy enough to denounce racial injustice and socioeconomic inequality. The real challenge is committing to the work it takes to eliminate them. MLK50: Justice Through Journalism is a …

Nov 21, 2024 · In January, a new “blended sentencing” law will go into effect in Tennessee that could usher hundreds of children into the adult criminal justice system with fewer checks than …

3 days ago · There’s an old slogan used in activism: “Nothing about us, without us, is for us.” This truth applies to Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher proposal being rushed through a special …

Feb 15, 2024 · Denedra Levy’s two youngest children play in the yard of their new rental home in Frayser. In 2022, both were diagnosed with elevated blood lead levels.

Jan 26, 2024 · Our newest staff member, Mike Finch, joined us because he wants in on that effort. Mike joined us last week as an enterprise reporter, and he has a particular interest in …

Nov 29, 2023 · Monday, Dec. 4, is the 56th anniversary of the creation of the Poor People’s Campaign. Started by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, an organization led by …