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MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

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Category: Civil Rights

Posted inRacial Justice

4 ways to help Memphians feel more free

by Adrienne Johnson Martin June 15, 2022June 15, 2022

At MLK50: Justice Through Journalism, we think it’s important to remember the true meaning of Juneteenth: It’s a celebration of freedom, long overdue. And freedom should be celebrated. But it should also be an actual thing all Americans feel. And it isn’t. One holiday can’t carry that weight. In 1865, physical freedom finally came to […]

Posted inMemphis

Small club, big symbol: Ida B. Wells joins few women honored with public statues

by Hannah Grabenstein July 16, 2021July 16, 2021
Posted inMemphis

Ida B. Wells statue unveiling spotlights legendary figure’s courage during Memphis’ dark civil rights past

by Hannah Grabenstein July 13, 2021July 13, 2021
Posted inProtests

Block a road, catch a felony: These Republicans’ bills are meant to discourage you from protesting, critics say

by Carrington J. Tatum April 7, 2021April 7, 2021
Posted inBlack Lives Matter

12 books to inspire a movement

by Shiraz Ahmed January 16, 2021January 21, 2021
Posted inCivil Rights

MLK50 remembers civil rights icon, equality champion John Lewis

by Madeline Faber July 31, 2020October 5, 2020
Posted inBlack History Month, Black Love, Civil Rights

Black love: Life is (still) good for Emma and Thomas Trass

by Rachel Louise Martin February 28, 2020October 5, 2020
Posted inPolicing in America

Now run tell that: Memphis needs protection, not occupation

by Rev. Earle J. Fisher November 7, 2019October 11, 2020
Posted inRacial Justice

Overdue reparations is the key to closing the racial wealth gap

by Dr. William Darity Jr. November 6, 2019October 11, 2020
Posted inPolicing in America

It’s not just the Russians: Mayor Strickland’s disinformation campaign

by Wendi C. Thomas November 2, 2019October 11, 2020

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