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Feature Story Brijin Shelton and son Xavier Shelton show off the artwork they made together as part of the Gestalt Community Schools' Known, Loved, and Educated self-care and wellness program. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Gestalt Community Schools pilot program aims to help parents cope with pandemic-related stress

Erica HortonWednesday, March 3, 2021
Feature Story Memphis mother Jouy Thomas poses with her 7-year-old son, Jace. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Learning loss is a serious pandemic problem and the kids are not OK

Tiffany Thomas-TurnerTuesday, March 2, 2021
Feature Story Chicken dish from Chef Tam's Underground Cafe. Chef Tam's is one of 21 businesses participating in the 2021 Memphis Black Restaurant Week running March 7-14. (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

Are you ready to dig in to Memphis Black Restaurant Week?

Sarah RushakoffTuesday, March 2, 2021
Feature Story In Boxtown, two men sit on a horse-drawn carriage after collecting wood to warm their houses; 1960. After decades of industrial pollution, Byhalia Pipeline LLC wants to move crude oil under Boxtown. (University of Memphis Libraries, Ken Ross) Healthy Communities

Environmental racism runs deeper than Memphis’ water source

Ashli BlowTuesday, March 2, 2021
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Black Memphis, Black History: The enduring sounds of Memphis Minnie

Chris JonesThursday, February 25, 2021
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Black Memphis, Black History: The sadness and sound of Phineas Newborn, Jr.

Chris JonesWednesday, February 24, 2021
Feature Story Youth Villages' operations center in Memphis, Tennessee. (Youth Villages) Kids and Education

Youth Villages harnesses 75 years of experience with recent staff promotions

Sarah RushakoffWednesday, February 24, 2021
Feature Story Cornelia Crenshaw speaks at a rally in Forrest City, Arkansas in September of 1961. Roughly 300 people attended. (Photo by James R. Reid) Arts and Culture

Black Memphis, Black History: Remembering Cornelia Crenshaw, "mother" of local Civil Rights Movement

Chris JonesFriday, February 19, 2021
Feature Story Rendering of the future home of Dawg Team Apparel USA, which opens soon at 420 North Cleveland Street in Crosstown. Dawg Team is a Black-owned business that specializes in pet apparel and treats for canine family members. (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

Black-owned pet accessories company to open in Crosstown

Deborah Gaddy-RobertsonWednesday, February 17, 2021
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Video: Barbecue and bouncing back with Cozy Corner

Cole BradleyThursday, February 11, 2021
Feature Story Archie "A.W." Willis, Jr. stands at center. Seated are members of the Memphis State Eight. These students were the first to integrate what is now the University of Memphis. Arts and Culture

Black Memphis, Black History: The legacy of A.W. Willis

Chris JonesThursday, February 11, 2021
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Habitat for Humanity helps seniors stay safe at home

Jim ColemanWednesday, February 10, 2021
Feature Story food this one Arts and Culture

Destination Eats: Devour the world from The Heights

Cole BradleyThursday, February 4, 2021
Feature Story Kevin McCoy Kids and Education

How has chaos at the Capitol hit kids in Memphis?

Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Feature Story A parent and child make music in a drum circle at the Knowledge Question Universal Parenting Place in South Memphis. (Submitted) Healthy Communities

In a traumatizing year, this South Memphis trauma support program is in jeopardy

Erica HortonMonday, February 1, 2021
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Shelby County Schools is enrolling for 2021-22. The Memphis School Guide can help families choose.

Cole BradleyThursday, January 28, 2021
Feature Story Inspire Cafe offers a robust menu with hearty breakfast options and healthy lunch options. (Forever Ready Productions) Healthy Communities

Video: Making healthy delicious with Inspire Community Cafe

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 27, 2021
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