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MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

On poverty, power and public policy

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Tag: Poverty

A Black woman sits on a bench while waiting on her eviction hearing.
Posted inHousing

The Rental Assistance program improved, but problems persist and evictions are climbing

by Jacob Steimer April 25, 2022April 25, 2022
Posted inCommentary

Peppertree residents want to be safe. Why is that a nuisance?

by Kevin McKenzie April 20, 2022April 22, 2022
Posted inSeparated By Design

Why does the state keep decreasing Memphis’ share of housing subsidies?

by Jacob Steimer April 11, 2022April 11, 2022
Posted inSeparated By Design

4 things every Tennessean should know about affordable housing subsidies

by Jacob Steimer April 8, 2022April 8, 2022
Posted inSeparated By Design

Want to be a housing policy nerd? Read this

by Jacob Steimer April 4, 2022April 4, 2022
Posted inSeparated By Design

How a Tennessee housing policy concentrates poverty, denies opportunity

by Jacob Steimer April 4, 2022April 14, 2022
Posted inEconomic Justice

Groups want lawmakers to act on high-cost loans

by Carrington J. Tatum March 28, 2022March 28, 2022
Posted inPower/Wealth

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

by Alejandra Machin February 7, 2022March 15, 2022
Posted inHousing

Section 8 vouchers used to be a golden ticket to get a home – but not anymore

by Jacob Steimer January 28, 2022January 30, 2022
Posted inHousing

A homeless man died outside City Hall. How should the city respond?

by Jacob Steimer January 21, 2022January 28, 2022

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