Economic Justice Archives - MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

“This contract wasn’t it”: Memphis Kellogg’s strikers on rejecting an agreement

by Hannah Grabenstein December 7, 2021December 7, 2021

Union members on strike in Memphis “overwhelmingly voted” against a contract proposed by Kellogg’s. The strike will continue.

As residents feel blindsided, what exactly is happening at College Park?

by Carrington J. Tatum and Jacob Steimer December 7, 2021December 7, 2021

Economic Justice

How can MATA get better if it keeps getting smaller?

by Hannah Grabenstein December 3, 2021December 2, 2021

Young Dolph told stories about poverty, power and policy too

by Carrington J. Tatum November 30, 2021December 2, 2021

Economic Justice

Kim Hill grew up in Whitehaven and now leads a $12M development nearby

by Jacob Steimer November 29, 2021December 1, 2021

Blues City Brewery union workers unanimously approve contract

by Hannah Grabenstein November 24, 2021November 24, 2021

Jobs

They call her ‘Bus Driver’ and she calls them family

by Hannah Grabenstein November 17, 2021November 17, 2021

Economic Justice

As more renters face eviction, Emergency Rental Assistance flaws persist

by Jacob Steimer November 15, 2021November 17, 2021

Zoning meeting sparks talk about past discrimination, how to fix damages

by Carrington J. Tatum November 10, 2021November 17, 2021

Why are Uptown residents mad at St. Jude?

by Jacob Steimer November 10, 2021November 12, 2021