MLK50: Justice Through Journalism is committed to reporting on the intersection of poverty, power and policy. New MATA board will reopen CEO search this year, mayor says by Katherine Burgess ‘What is going to happen with the kids, Lord?’ By Erika Konig, The Institute for Public Service Reporting Memphis MLK50: “It’s time to unwind” by MLK50 Staff How a repast can offer a glimpse into communal care By Ashanté M. Reese MLK50’s work earns two national awards by MLK50 Staff Memphis has one of the highest utility cutoff rates in the nation — but it doesn’t have to by Natalie Wallington MLGW utility cutoffs hit low-income Memphians the hardest. How do they work? by Natalie Wallington 1 in 5 Memphis households had its utilities cut off in 2025 — and disconnections are on the rise by Natalie Wallington Why do people from Shelby County make up most of death row? by Brittany Brown After MLK50 investigation, Shelby County District Attorney to look for racial disparities in felony murder prosecutions by Katherine Burgess
‘What is going to happen with the kids, Lord?’ By Erika Konig, The Institute for Public Service Reporting Memphis
Memphis has one of the highest utility cutoff rates in the nation — but it doesn’t have to by Natalie Wallington
1 in 5 Memphis households had its utilities cut off in 2025 — and disconnections are on the rise by Natalie Wallington
After MLK50 investigation, Shelby County District Attorney to look for racial disparities in felony murder prosecutions by Katherine Burgess
