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MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

On poverty, power and public policy

Author Archives: Shiraz Ahmed

Posted inBlack Lives Matter

12 books to inspire a movement

by Shiraz Ahmed January 16, 2021January 21, 2021

This year, MLK50: Justice Through Journalism staffers and our community set resolutions to pursue justice and movement-making in whatever ways we could. My resolution is to have a deeper understanding of our shared struggle for equity and equality by reading one non-fiction book each month and leading a discussion on MLK50’s Instagram.

Posted inActivism

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

by Shiraz Ahmed January 13, 2021January 21, 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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