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Trump administration to drop 7 major housing discrimination cases, including in Memphis

Jesse Coburn July 29, 2025 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is preparing to shut down seven major investigations and cases concerning alleged housing discrimination and segregation, including some where the agency already found civil rights violations, according to HUD records obtained by ProPublica. The high-profile cases involve allegations that state and local…

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New city initiative removing litter from Memphis streets

FOX13 Memphis News Staff Jul 18, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The City of Memphis has launched a new initiative called Blight Zero: Project Clean City to remove trash from Memphis roads and neighborhoods. “We hear residents and the frustration around keeping the city clean, so this is Mayor Young’s initiative and effort to play our…

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Tennessee’s New Anti-DEI Law Ends Minority Business Programs In Memphis

Black women entrepreneurs in Memphis say they’re feeling the ripple effects after a new state law ends a program that once helped them grow and secure government contracts. By Oumou Fofana · Updated July 23, 2025 A new Tennessee law effective July 1 has led the city of Memphis and Shelby County to dismantle its Minority and Women…

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Memphis renters beware: Landlords accusing tenants of missed payments

by: Zaneta Lowe Posted: Jul 23, 2025 / 11:28 AM CDT MEMPHIS, Tenn. — If you rent a house or an apartment in the Memphis area, be careful how you pay your rent, because according to local housing attorneys, landlords are accusing residents of missing payments, which could ultimately lead to an eviction. Vanessa Bullock is…

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ third graders improve reading scores, TN test data shows

by Brooke Muckerman July 8, 2025 MSCS third-graders showed improvement on the 2025 TCAP English Language Arts section, with 29.2% meeting or exceeding expectations. Prior to exemptions and other interventions, 68% of MSCS third-graders did not pass the ELA portion, compared to 58.3% statewide. Several pathways exist for students not initially passing, including retakes, exemptions,…

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Crowd gathers for immigration rally at Memphis court

by: Shay Arthur Posted: Jul 8, 2025 / 12:07 PM CDT MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A crowd of protesters gathered Tuesday morning outside the immigration court in downtown Memphis, after recent arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. About 80 to 100 people showed up before the rally wrapped up around 11:30 a.m. The group said they were…

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Former US Attorney Mike Dunavant tapped by Trump to head TN Western District, again

by Lucas Finton July 1, 2025 Former U.S. Attorney Mike Dunavant has been nominated by President Trump to his previous position in the Western District of Tennessee. Dunavant served in the same role during Trump’s first term. The position has been filled by interim and acting U.S. attorneys since Kevin Ritz became a judge. President…

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‘Big Beautiful Bill’ clears House and Senate. How did those representing Memphis vote?

by Brooke Muckerman July 3, 2025 The House approved President Trump’s tax and Medicaid cut package after Senate approval. The bill includes tax breaks, business benefits, and cuts to clean energy tax credits. It also cuts Medicaid, impacting millions of Americans, and increases spending on border security and defense. Memphis representatives were split on the…

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Ghanaian students in Memphis barred from fall classes after government doesn’t pay tuition

by Brooke Muckerman July 11, 2025 The University of Memphis has not received full payment from the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat (GSS) for 185 Ghanaian students. The GSS, funded by the Republic of Ghana, agreed to cover tuition and fees for Ghanaian students studying at the University of Memphis. Ghana has only paid $400,000 of the…

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‘We’re not backing down’: Memphis students lead protest, rallying against xAI and other pollutants

Protesters in Memphis march against Elon Musk’s xAI facility, citing pollution concerns. Author: Lauren Turman Published: 10:37 PM CDT June 17, 2025 Updated: 9:26 AM CDT June 18, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — More than 100 protesters gathered Tuesday evening, June 17, in Downtown Memphis to march against Elon Musk’s xAI supercomputer facility, voicing concerns over pollution and environmental…

Local Organizations

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Just City - Inspired by the work of the Shelby County Public Defender’s Office, Just City was founded in 2015 by a group of activists attorneys, and civic leaders.

Mid-South Peace & Justice Center - The Mid-South Peace & Justice Center is a multi-issue, multi-race organization whose mission is to engage, organize, and mobilize communities to realize social justice through nonviolent action. We work to educate and train new community leaders to lead campaigns for racial, economic, environmental and social justice.

Memphis Grassroots Organizations Coalition - A coalition of organizations and individual members dedicated to dismantling oppression and injustice in the city of Memphis.

Memphis United - Memphis United is a coalition of grassroots organizations, community groups, and Memphis residents formed to confront structural and institution racism.

Center for Transforming Communities - Center for Transforming Communities is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the holistic transformation of neighborhoods and communities in and around Memphis, Tennessee.  We were established in 2009, but trace our history through a number of past organizations, including CONECT, Inc.

Choose 901 - Choose901 is a movement of passionate Memphians who want to invest and enjoy their lives in the Bluff City. These are the people who know and believe that Memphis isn’t becoming a good city, but is already a great city. A real city with problems that need to be solved. A growing city with opportunities to be seized. A fun city with so much to enjoy. Choose901 exists to share these great things and introduce these great people to each other while being a positive megaphone to the rest of the world.

MICAH - MICAH (Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope) is a coalition of community and faith-based organizations joining together to give a more powerful voice for issues of justice in our city. Our current platform concentrates on three pillar issues, economic equity, education equity, and race & class equity in the justice system.

Juice Orange Mound - Our mission is to develop and advance the self-reliance of Orange Mound and the larger community by building capacity and engagement among citizens and businesses

Memphis Artists for Change - We are an artist-powered community and economic development organization. Memphis Artists for Change creates opportunities for community-sanctioned change in underserved neighborhoods. Tameka Daniel founded MAC in 2012 with the goal of empowering communities to embrace their identity. She realized that the artists in her network could lead community service initiatives.

Upcoming Events

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Cool School Friday – JN Ervin Elementary Planting

Texas Trees Foundation is starting its Spring Planting Season on March 2nd until mid-April (only March dates are currently available for signing up. Volunteers will have the opportunity to plant trees at several park locations on multiple dates. Age: 12 and up with Parent or Guardian. Younger children may attend events on public property but…

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Branching Out Saturday – Casa View Park Planting

Texas Trees Foundation is starting its Spring Planting Season on March 2nd until mid-April (only March dates are currently available for signing up. Volunteers will have the opportunity to plant trees at several park locations on multiple dates. Age: 12 and up with Parent or Guardian. Younger children may attend events on public property but…

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Virtual Dementia Friend Education Session

Join online on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for a VIRTUAL Dementia Friend Information Session, presented by Dementia Friendly Dallas volunteer Jane Hunley. In this informative session, you will learn the signs and symptoms of dementia, some basic communication tips, and how to turn learning to action. Dementia Friend is an initiative of Dementia…

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Violas House Christmas at Fair Park (Prep)

Viola’s House two-day holiday event is designed to share the joy and excitement of Christmas with their community of families by helping them meet the needs of Christmas for their children. They need volunteers the day before the event to help set up and prep the two location sites we will be distributing toys, diapers,…

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Violas House Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

The ‘Turkey Giveaway’ is designed to share the joy and excitement of Thanksgiving! By providing turkeys, Viola’s House helps the communities they serve meet the needs of Thanksgiving for their families. Formed in 2008 as a “Maternity Home” to provide temporary housing and support services to expectant teenage mothers aged 18-24 in the Dallas area,…

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Violas House South Dallas Serves

South Dallas Serves is a yearly community event held in the 75215 zip code. This event is designed to expose the community to over 40 non profit service organizations. Come out and serve with us as we take over the block one family at a time! Formed in 2008 as a “Maternity Home” to provide…

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Community is a Radical Act of Love Growing Older as LGBTQ+

Join Judy Kinney, Executive Director of GenPride, and members of the LGBTQ+ community for a lively discussion about how to stay proud and engaged as they age. GenPride advocates for Seattle/King County older LGBTQIA+ adults’ unique needs through programs and services that cultivate well-being and belonging. Judy Kinney (she/they) is an experienced non-profit leader and…

Seattle Clinic Offering Free Dental, Vision and Medical Care Beginning Thursday

Those who struggle to access or afford healthcare have a chance to receive free dental, medical and eye care services for a limited time starting Feb. 15. Led by Seattle Center and Seattle Center Foundation, Seattle/King County Clinic returns to Seattle Center for a ninth year. Each year the clinic brings together healthcare organizations, civic…

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Houston Faith Votes: Gear Up for 2024

This event will have keynote speakers on the importance of civic engagement in faith communities, toolkits to kickstart or grow your communities efforts, networking with fellow Houstonians who share your commitment to democracy, and much more.

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