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Tag: disenfranchisement

Posted inFrom the editor

The weary can’t rest yet

by Adrienne Johnson Martin October 25, 2023October 25, 2023

I’m actively working to reclaim the word “woke.”  As you know, it’s been stolen by conservatives, made into a near-slur for most anything related to Black or queer or vulnerable, whether it’s teaching Black history or providing gender-affirming care.  I first heard the term in the 2008 song “Master Teacher” by Erykah Badu, where “I […]

Posted inVoting

Tennessee raises bar to restore voting rights for those with felony convictions

by Kathy Carlson, Tennessee Lookout July 27, 2023September 21, 2023
A Black man stands at a podium outside. People stand in front of him.
Posted inGovernment, Racial Justice, Racism

In Pearson’s return, Memphis finds its place in Nashville

by Adrienne Johnson Martin and Andrea Morales April 14, 2023November 30, 2023
Posted inDemocracy

Democracy lost, but Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones will be back

by Wendi C. Thomas April 7, 2023September 21, 2023
Posted inPolicing in America

A Black family fights to get their kids back from Tennessee Department of Children’s Services

by Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout March 17, 2023September 21, 2023
A person exits a brick building. Election signs are in the foreground.
Posted inFrom the editor

Use this tool if you want change

by Adrienne Johnson Martin November 15, 2022September 21, 2023
A Black woman stands for a portrait. She is wearing a silver hoop earrings, a silver chain, and a knit fushia sweater.
Posted inVoting

How Tennessee disenfranchised 21% of its Black citizens

by Bianca Fortis November 8, 2022September 22, 2023
A person stands on a balcony.
Posted inFrom the editor

Coming for hearts, minds and policy

by Adrienne Johnson Martin October 18, 2022September 21, 2023
Posted inCriminal Justice

As Shelby County DA race approaches, activists discuss prosecutorial power

by Hannah Grabenstein July 30, 2021September 21, 2023
Posted inCivil Rights, Memphis, Social Justice

Journalist Ida B. Wells’ words hit mark more than century later regarding Byhalia Pipeline

by Carrington J. Tatum July 16, 2021November 30, 2023

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