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MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

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Category: Workers

Posted inLiving Wage

Black Workers Matter: Demand for $15/hour wage and unions

by Peggy McKenzie July 20, 2020June 2, 2022
Posted inCoronavirus

‘The schools and daycares closing affected me the most’

by Danielle Lewis June 30, 2020January 13, 2023
Posted inCoronavirus

Rising coronavirus cases delay a return to business as usual for barbers, stylists

by Cheryl V. Jackson June 3, 2020June 2, 2022
Posted inInvestigations

Nike turned a health official away from warehouse days after a worker with COVID-19 died

by Wendi C. Thomas May 23, 2020June 2, 2022
Posted inCoronavirus, Unions, Workers

Fear, skepticism follow Memphians back to work during reopening phases

by Tammy Joyner May 15, 2020June 2, 2022
Posted inCoronavirus

Can’t find daycare? Can’t do social distancing while on the job?

by Tammy Joyner May 15, 2020June 2, 2022
Posted inCoronavirus

Pandemic strikes sour note for Memphis musician’s big plans

by Rachel Johnson May 11, 2020June 2, 2022
Posted inCoronavirus

New mother struggles to make ends meet after hours cut at fast-food job

by Jasmine Thomas May 6, 2020June 2, 2022
Posted inInvestigations

Workers shipping pricey jewelry, cosmetics fear unsafe conditions and coronavirus exposure

by Wendi C. Thomas May 2, 2020June 2, 2022
Posted inCoronavirus

Music teacher, dad says adaptability key to coping with pandemic fallout

by Ty Boyland April 27, 2020June 2, 2022

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