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Tag: curfew

Posted inMemphis

From threatened to thriving: How do we make Memphians safe?

by Chris McCoy, Memphis Flyer August 16, 2023September 21, 2023

On July 27, the Department of Justice opened a pattern or practice civil rights investigation into the Memphis Police Department. Although the investigation comes six months after the beating death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of MPD, U.S. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said the investigation was not prompted by any single incident but […]

A neon sign reading "Police" is reflected on an empty storefront window on Beale Street.
Posted inJuvenile Justice

Embattled MPD set sights on the little guy – children downtown, and we have big questions

by Brittany Brown April 25, 2023September 21, 2023
A Black man poses for a photo with a child. A group of people look on.
Posted inFrom the editor

Our youth deserve citizenship, too

by Adrienne Johnson Martin April 18, 2023September 11, 2023
People stand along a street as a police car goes by
Posted inPolicing in America

What keeps us safe? We, the people, do

by Lewis Raven Wallace January 25, 2023September 11, 2023
Small footprints in a cement sidewalk.
Posted inCommentary

Even if you pick and choose data, curfews don’t work

by Mike Males December 14, 2022September 21, 2023
Posted inEconomic Justice, Memphis, Workers

Hospitality workers slowly gain upper hand in job market

by Hannah Grabenstein May 12, 2021September 11, 2023
Posted inBlack Lives Matter

Relieved, yet not reassured: Guilty verdicts in Chauvin trial praised, but justice is far from being served

by MLK50 Staff April 20, 2021September 21, 2023
Posted inBlack Lives Matter

Say their names: Protesters listen, answer roll call of dead victims of injustice

by F. Amanda Tugade June 6, 2020September 21, 2023
Posted inBlack Lives Matter, Policing in America, Protests

The fire this time: Memphis’ response to police violence and civil unrest

by Rev. Earle J. Fisher June 4, 2020September 21, 2023
Posted inActivism, Black Lives Matter, Memphis, Protests

For the fifth night, hundreds in Memphis take to the streets to protest the slaying of George Floyd

by MLK50 Memphis June 1, 2020September 11, 2023

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