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MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

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Tag: Politics

A Black woman wearing a hoodie with a small dog peaking out of the neck sits in the grass with two small Black boys. One boy is seated to her left. The other boy is draped across her back.
Posted inHousing

Memphis needs more apartments, but neighbors are getting in the way

by Jacob Steimer December 1, 2022January 16, 2023

Susie Mitchell always kept coloring books, Barbie dolls and teddy bears in her and her mother’s apartment for when her siblings or cousins would drop off their children.  Wishing she had a child of her own, she adores babysitting. But the kids can’t come over now that she’s living in a rooming house in Frayser.  […]

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, 2022November 8, 2022
A Black woman holds a sign displaying "Vote No on 1." Behind her are several other people holding the same sign.
Posted inElections

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

by Brittany Brown November 7, 2022January 16, 2023
Posted inEconomic Justice

Feeling neglected, Parkway Village residents try to rebuild after ‘white flight’

by Jacob Steimer September 14, 2022September 14, 2022
Posted inReproductive Health

‘A bold step for me’: local officials take stands against Tennessee’s strict abortion ban

by Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout September 12, 2022September 12, 2022
Posted inCourts

Changes in the bail system seem close, but it’s on the ballot, too

by Brittany Brown August 3, 2022August 4, 2022
Posted inElections

Before you vote Thursday, consult these cheat sheets

by MLK50 Staff August 3, 2022August 3, 2022
Posted inElections

When eviction is on the line, some judges are helpful. Some are not.

by Jacob Steimer July 26, 2022July 26, 2022
Posted inJuvenile Justice

Four questions with Juvenile Court Judge hopeful Tarik Sugarmon

by Jacob Steimer July 11, 2022July 11, 2022
Posted inElections

Power and controversy: Why the Juvenile Court Judge election matters

by Jacob Steimer July 11, 2022July 13, 2022

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