Economics Archives - MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

Van Turner: ‘I can bring credibility to the mayor’s office’

by Chris McCoy, Memphis Flyer September 20, 2023September 22, 2023

This series is in partnership with the Memphis Flyer. Much of Van Turner’s past work and position have led to him being critical of policing in Memphis. The 48-year-old lawyer, Memphis NAACP chapter president and former county commissioner has marched in support of unarmed Black people killed by police, including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and […]

Environmental Justice

South Memphis residents push to curb leaks of cancer-causing chemical

by Ashli Blow June 7, 2023September 22, 2023

Two Black hold their fists in the air while seated on a brown leather chair inside Rhodes College's Interfaith Lounge.

Ready to serve, ready to make change

by Jazmyne Wright April 21, 2023September 22, 2023

A Black woman holds a sign displaying "Vote No on 1." Behind her are several other people holding the same sign.

Passage of the ‘right-to-work’ Amendment 1 would have lasting impact on workers

by Brittany Brown November 7, 2022September 22, 2023

People wearing yellow shirts march in protest.

Why Memphis workers should focus on the ‘Right-To-Work’ amendment in November

by Brittany Brown September 16, 2022September 22, 2023

From the editor

Let’s get some democracy

by Adrienne Johnson Martin July 19, 2022September 22, 2023

Loans got me into journalism. Student debt pushed me out.

by Carrington J. Tatum June 13, 2022September 22, 2023

Separated By Design

How a Tennessee housing policy concentrates poverty, denies opportunity

by Jacob Steimer April 4, 2022September 22, 2023

BL Grocery hopes to fill a void, inspire South Memphis community

by Alejandra Machin February 7, 2022September 22, 2023

Child tax credit money led her to rethink her budget, and that changed her life

by Hannah Grabenstein December 22, 2021August 17, 2023