Community News
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‘Should have filed a parade permit’ | Memphis mayor walks through what happened with No Kings incident
Paul Young said the city is still reviewing the events that led to the No Kings rally clash between protesters and Memphis police. Author: Gabriel Huff Published: 5:20 PM CDT April 3, 2026 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Mayor Paul Young is walking through what happened with a No Kings rally that ended with a clash with police and…
Bill allowing state to control Memphis airport board advances
Senate Bill 2473 was recommended for passage on Wednesday. Author: Courtney Anderson Updated: 5:32 PM CDT March 25, 2026 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A bill that would allow Tennessee lawmakers to take control of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority and other airport boards advanced on Wednesday. Senate Bill 2473, sponsored by Senator Paul Bailey and House Speaker…
Memphis mayor says crime ‘definitely not over’ after Trump visit
Lucas Finton March 23, 2026, 4:25 p.m. CT Memphis Mayor Paul Young did not attend President Donald Trump’s roundtable honoring the work done by the Memphis Safe Task Force on March 23. In an afternoon press conference, Young told reporters he had “a conflict.” When pressed about what that conflict was, Young said it was “personal.” He did,…
Why Memphis teachers say a new bill could silence their voices
Tennessee’s proposed House Bill 2226 could end teachers’ formal role in pay and workplace discussions, raising significant concerns among educators and legislators. Author: Lauren Turman Published: 10:04 PM CDT March 17, 2026 MEMPHIS, Tenn — Teachers across Memphis are raising concerns about a proposed bill that could eliminate their guaranteed role in discussions with school leaders…
Memphis educators question candidates for local offices
Shelby County educators interview candidates for key local offices, focusing on school funding, safety, and collaboration as they decide who to endorse. Author: Lauren Turman Updated: 11:12 PM CDT March 16, 2026 MEMPHIS, Tenn — Educators in Shelby County this week are interviewing candidates for several local offices as they decide whose campaigns to endorse ahead…
These Memphis-area students are lobbying for mental health investments
Bri Hatch March 16, 2026, 6:06 a.m. ET On a Monday night in December, around 20 Memphis and Shelby County students sat in a conference room illuminated by a big screen projecting policy recommendations. The group discussion sounded nearly identical to a local government meeting, aside from the occasional “6-7” joke. One at a time, the…
Memphis City Council passes resolution condemning ICE enforcement
Updated March 2, 2026, 12:06 p.m. ET Editor’s note: This story has been updated to add additional clarity about the council’s request for funding to be withheld for ICE. The Memphis City Council on Feb. 24 passed a resolution condemning the actions of American immigration officers across the country. The resolution also requested Congress withhold some funding for U.S.…
Memphis voters will decide whether library workers receive civil service status
For the change to take place, Memphians must vote to amend the City’s charter. Author: Jeremiah Hall Updated: 2:21 PM CST March 2, 2026 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 24, approved a referendum ordinance that would place the future of Memphis library workers in the hands of Memphis voters. After a…
TVA votes to double the power it provides Elon Musk’s xAI in Memphis
Updated Feb. 16, 2026, 11:05 a.m. ET The board of directors for the Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation’s largest public utility, unanimously approved a power use deal Feb. 11 that doubles the amount of electricity Elon Musk’s xAI can take from the TVA grid. The artificial intelligence company founded by Musk is now able to use…
Mayor Young outlines Memphis housing strategy
by: Jerrita Patterson Posted: Feb 11, 2026 / 12:46 PM CST MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Mayor Paul Young spelled out his housing strategy plan during the State of the City Address on Tuesday evening. The mayor said the push for progress across the city will be dependent upon how we address housing. He went on to say…
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
2024 Symposium on Neurodiversity
The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma is excited to host Dr. Temple Grandin, alongside Tim Herbel, as the keynote speakers for the 2024 Emerson-Wier Liberal Arts Symposium focusing on neurodiversity, a derivative of our annual Speaker Series.
FREE Black History Month Through Film at Belle Isle Library
Features OETA’s documentaries that delve into black history in Oklahoma, from Langston University, which opened even before Oklahoma became a state, to the trailblazers of Oklahoma’s Civil Rights movement, such as Roscoe Dungee, Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher, and Clara Luper.
“The Fairytale Project”
A dance performance about the love between two African-American slaves and how they discover their roots in the free colonies of East Texas. It is both informative and moving.
UCLA Luskin Lecture: Barbara Ransby
Noted writer, historian and activist Barbara Ransby will explore the inter-institutional space of ideas and organizing, linking research and scholarship to communities and movement-based work.
Empower Run 2024
The Empower Run is a 3.1 mile long family-friendly race open to participants of all ages and abilities, including runners, walkers and strollers. Funds raised by the 2024 Empower Run will provide access to free representation and legal services to low-income survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and help secure #JusticeForSurvivors.
41st Upton Sinclair Celebration
In 2024, we’re looking forward to honoring the contributions of organizers and activists who are paving the way for social justice progress in Los Angeles—from fighting for the creation of a new Youth Development Department focused on care not punishment, to advocating for eviction protections for millions of struggling tenants—or securing a ban on toxic…
North Texas Food Bank – Pack & Box
Millions of meals are distributed through our programs and Feeding Network each year. Volunteers participating in the Pack and Box opportunity will work together in an assembly line to package the boxes/bags of food that are distributed to our neighbors through our programs and our Feeding Network. This opportunity is ideal for individuals or groups.…
Qigong For Peace
Join us for this 2-hour Live Webinar, Qigong For Peace, on Saturday, Feb. 10th, 2024. David J. Coon, will share Qigong Exercises, Guided Meditations to Experience Inner Peace, and a Medical Qigong Lecture on the benefits of a regular Qigong practice.
Comedy for Peace
Comedy for Peace is an incredible comedy show with Muslim and Jewish comedians, founded in March of 2019 in New York City. Comedy For Peace is an accessible, funny, fun, and meaningful show that brings diverse, Interfaith communities together with the belief that we can make a difference through the art of comedy.
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Anyone and everyone can make an impact, and at LoveJustice we believe that they deserve to be recognized for their good, necessary work!
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