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Author Archives: Shiraz Ahmed

Posted inCriminal Justice

A controversial Memphis activist interviewed police director candidates: Here’s what he said happened

by Shiraz Ahmed April 15, 2021May 3, 2021

The city picked more than 20 people to interview police director candidates, but only one who could be considered an activist: DeVante Hill.

Posted inCriminal Justice

Questions for Memphis’ next police director, from people not invited to ask

by Shiraz Ahmed March 19, 2021April 28, 2021
Posted inBlack Lives Matter

12 books to inspire a movement

by Shiraz Ahmed January 16, 2021January 21, 2021
A picture of the Hernando de Soto Bridge in Memphis at sunset.
Posted inActivism

“I resolve”: Memphians make plans to fight for justice in 2021

by Shiraz Ahmed January 13, 2021April 29, 2021
Posted inHousing

Memphis, Shelby County officials in race with falling temperatures to solidify warming center plan

by Shiraz Ahmed December 16, 2020December 16, 2020
Posted inElections

Biden-Harris win sparks moments of joy, relief in Memphis

by Wendi C. Thomas, Hannah Grabenstein, Carrington J. Tatum, Shiraz Ahmed and Peggy McKenzie November 7, 2020November 10, 2020
Posted inElections

“Angry… for having a little bit of hope.” Progressive Memphians’ fears materialize in somber election night

by Wendi C. Thomas, Carrington J. Tatum, Hannah Grabenstein and Shiraz Ahmed November 3, 2020November 4, 2020
Posted inVoting

Mailing last-minute ballots prompts confusion, conflicting information at Bartlett post office

by Shiraz Ahmed November 3, 2020November 3, 2020
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