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Feature Story Self-portrait by Sepia Coleman. Healthy Communities

Home health aide: Working without PPE, sick leave is like ‘going in front of a firing squad’

Wednesday, May 27, 2020
The eighth in a series of essays from Memphis workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in partnership with MLK50.
Feature Story Eileen Castine (seated) and her partner Ricci at their home. Self portrait by Eileen Castine. Self-portrait by Castine. Entrepreneurship

First COVID-19, now cancer, threaten to tank couple’s pet-sitting business

Friday, May 22, 2020
The seventh in a series of essays from Memphis workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in partnership with MLK50.
Feature Story The Time is Now Douglass Community Development Corporation hosted a mobile food pantry in the Douglass neighborhood on April 16th. It was the first mobile pantry held in Douglass since the novel coronavirus pandemic hit Shelby County. (Submitted) Healthy Communities

When COVID-19 relief didn't come, Douglass residents stepped up for their own

Ashley DavisThursday, May 21, 2020
“Resources not getting to Douglass is not a pandemic problem. This has always been our problem,” Kathy Yancey-Temple, The Time is Now Douglass CDC
Feature Story A volunteer with the Neighborhood Christian Center packs a family’s car with a week’s worth of meals. NCC is one of the organizations that has received funding from the Mid-South COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. (Submitted) Community Development

What's the Mid-South COVID-19 Regional Response Fund? Here's a quick and easy breakdown.

Cole BradleyThursday, May 21, 2020
It's big but what is it? Here's a quick and easy guide to the Mid-South COVID-19 Regional Response Fund.
Feature Story newmem Arts and Culture

Virtual event will spotlight Memphis musicians' contributions to culture and economy

Cole BradleyThursday, May 21, 2020
May 28, "Celebrate What's Right" will explore the culture, education, equity, and economics of Memphis music.
Feature Story mmcmedia Healthy Communities

What's left unanswered: How can local media help you?

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 20, 2020
Four Mid-South publications have teamed up to ask what questions you have that aren’t currently being answered by local or national reporting. Text "Memphis" to 73224.
Feature Story (Church Health) Healthy Communities

Healthy Memphis Initiative is using culinary medicine to help Memphians live better and longer

Cole BradleySaturday, May 16, 2020
Feature Story (Volunteer Odyssey) Community Development

How can you help in the pandemic? Volunteer Odyssey breaks it down. (Quick Read)

Cole BradleyThursday, May 14, 2020
How can Memphians help during the pandemic? Where's the biggest need? Is it safe? What if you can't spare any cash? Volunteer Odyssey has the answers.
Feature Story Brandon Marshall paints a temporary mural funded by UrbanArt Commission. (Averell Mondie) Arts and Culture

UrbanArt Commission issues calls for artists, promotes relief for artists in need

Cole BradleyThursday, May 14, 2020
Spreading the word about an artist relief fund, issuing two new calls for artists, and progress on its installations at Memphis International Airport. UAC's been busy.
Feature Story Jasmine Thomas lives with her grandmother and 4-month-old daughter, A’Maria. Photo courtesy of Thomas. Healthy Communities

New mother struggles to make ends meet after hours cut at fast-food job

Wednesday, May 13, 2020
The sixth in a series of essays from Memphis workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in partnership with MLK50.  
Feature Story JUICE Orange Mound board members Kenya Holmes (L) and Broderick Conneser deliver supplies to a senior in Orange Mound. JUICE asked residents to text what supplies they needed and personalized orders before delivery via CAREavan. (Cole Bradley) Community Development

The Unreachables: Memphis nonprofit meets its no-tech neighbors at their doorsteps (Quick Read)

Cole BradleyTuesday, May 12, 2020
For Memphians with limited internet access, there are big barriers to getting information and relief in the COVID-19 pandemic. JUICE Orange Mound is using fliers, text surveys, and word-of-mouth to deliver personalized care packages to their hardest-to-reach neighbors.
Feature Story (Forever Ready Productions) Kids and Education

Video: Le Bonheur's five easy ways to keep kids healthy from home

Tuesday, May 12, 2020
It doesn't matter if it's COVID-19, summer break, or winters indoors. Le Bonheur's Dr. Kathryn Sumpter has five easy steps for keeping kids healthy from home.
Feature Story Magaly Cruz (L) and Joni Laney in Binghampton. (ZIggy Mack) Healthy Communities

Local journalism is in crisis. We need your help.

Friday, May 8, 2020
Journalism has taken a huge hit in the COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time, High Ground is asking for your help to keep our local journalists in the field telling the stories that matter to Memphians. 
Feature Story (Brandon Dill)

Creative writing contest offers Shelby County Schools students cash prizes and self-expression

Cole BradleyFriday, May 8, 2020
Peer Power is offering Shelby County Schools high school students a chance to work with writing coaches and compete for cash prizes. Submissions are due May 22. 
Feature Story HickHill3 Eonomic Development

Immigrants face new fears for jobs and citizenship post-pandemic (Quick Read)

Ashley Davis and Cole BradleyThursday, May 7, 2020
As the city shifts to recovery, Memphis' immigrants are facing new concerns about federal policies that could keep them from citizenship and jobs.
Feature Story Self-portrait by Sarah Brubaker for MLK50. Entrepreneurship

Losing her job and business, artist finds hope in a supportive community

Thursday, May 7, 2020
The fifth in a series of essays from Memphis workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in partnership with MLK50.  
Feature Story Mario Ramos, a HopeWorks student, participates in an English Language Learners class. (Submitted) Eonomic Development

At risk and "often unseen," the pandemic hits different for Mid-South immigrants (Quick Read)

Ashley Davis and Cole BradleyWednesday, May 6, 2020
Memphis' immigrants are often essential workers with concerns for safety and financial stability. For those who aren't U.S. citizens, the troubled waters get deeper. 
Feature Story Millington Middle School Kids and Education

Race, wealth, and literacy in Memphis: Who's helping kids read at grade-level?

Jim ColemanThursday, April 30, 2020
Part two of a two-part series on the importance of third grade reading, Memphis' biggest literacy divides, and the organizations working to close those gaps.
Feature Story Self-portrait by Ty Boyland for MLK50.

Music teacher, dad says adaptability key to coping with pandemic fallout

Thursday, April 30, 2020
The fourth in a series of essays from Memphis workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in partnership with MLK50.
Feature Story Teacher Brian Hanson teaching ALLMemphis' custom phonics curriculum to a group of students at Power Center Academy Elementary School - Hickory Hill. (ALLMemphis) Kids and Education

Race, wealth, and literacy in Memphis: Why third grade matters

Jim Coleman and Cole BradleyWednesday, April 29, 2020
Part one of a two-part series on the importance of third grade reading, Memphis' biggest literacy divides, and the organizations working to close those gaps.
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