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MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

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Category: Workers

Posted inWorkers

A year later, members of the Memphis Seven inspire a new generation of workers

by Brittany Brown January 17, 2023January 19, 2023

Near a main intersection, less than a mile away from the University of Memphis, the Poplar-Highland Starbucks is one of the city’s busiest. It’s also an epicenter of a reviving labor movement. On Jan. 17, 2022 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day — a small organizing committee launched a campaign, making it the first Starbucks […]

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy stands alongside Starbucks workers outside of the store.
Posted inWorkers

Revamped Economic Crimes Unit targets worker exploitation

by Brittany Brown November 17, 2022January 16, 2023
A Black woman holds a sign displaying "Vote No on 1." Behind her are several other people holding the same sign.
Posted inElections

Passage of the ‘right-to-work’ Amendment 1 would have lasting impact on workers

by Brittany Brown November 7, 2022January 16, 2023
Posted inWorkers

Why Memphis workers should focus on the ‘Right-To-Work’ amendment in November

by Brittany Brown September 16, 2022September 16, 2022
Posted inWorkers

Memphians reflect on workers’ justice this Labor Day

by Brittany Brown August 26, 2022August 29, 2022
Posted inGuest Column

Loans got me into journalism. Student debt pushed me out.

by Carrington J. Tatum June 13, 2022June 13, 2022
Posted inUnions

Starbucks workers win unionization fight

by Brittany Brown June 7, 2022June 7, 2022
Posted inUnions

Starbucks unionization fight takes its place in Memphis’ justice legacy

by Carrington J. Tatum March 10, 2022June 2, 2022
Posted inWorkers

Sit in her chair and you’ll get an education

by Hannah Grabenstein January 4, 2022January 4, 2022
Posted inEconomic Justice

Kellogg workers OK contract, ending 11-week strike

by Wendi C. Thomas December 21, 2021January 4, 2022

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