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Tag: evictions

Posted inHousing

Widowed, betrayed and evicted: One woman’s story from an eviction crisis

by Jacob Steimer September 14, 2023September 22, 2023

When Howard Davis’ name was called in Shelby County’s eviction court on July 17, an older woman arose from her seat. The landlord’s lawyer, confused, turned to her and asked if she was Howard. No, she said, Howard had died in April; she was Dianne Davis, his wife. She explained that she would pay her […]

Posted inHousing

A new, well-funded nonprofit will fight housing discrimination in Memphis

by Jacob Steimer July 3, 2023September 8, 2023
Light shines on a row of courtroom seats
Posted inHousing

Shelby County has 27,000 eviction filings per year. Could $240,000 make a difference?

by Jacob Steimer June 8, 2023September 22, 2023
Posted inPoverty

Five things we can all do to help end poverty

by Jacob Steimer May 31, 2023June 30, 2023
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6 questions with Matthew Desmond ahead of his Memphis visit

by Jacob Steimer May 24, 2023June 30, 2023
Posted inAwards

MLK50 reporter wins national award for evictions court story

by MLK50 Staff May 22, 2023September 22, 2023
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Posted inEconomic Justice

Rental assistance program returning in new forms

by Jacob Steimer May 22, 2023September 22, 2023
Graffiti covers the plywood of a building under construction on Madison Avenue.
Posted inCommentary

Establishing a housing justice framework in Memphis

by Greater Memphis Housing Project April 18, 2023September 8, 2023
People sit at tables inside a meeting room during a community discussion.
Posted inHousing

Five pieces of expert advice for Memphis renters

by Jacob Steimer January 24, 2023September 22, 2023
A Black man stands in the kitchen of his apartment
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No A/C, mold and mice plague these apartments: Here’s how the landlord gets away with it

by Jacob Steimer January 12, 2023September 22, 2023

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