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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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

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Valentine Run

A run to raise money for Legal Services of Northern California, an organization that provides legal support/representation for those who are impoverished. People can sign up to run or volunteer for the event.

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Blanket Drive

Collecting new blankets and monetary donations to purchase new blankets to be distributed to homeless shelters and community agencies throughout the community.

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Family Music Day at The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center

Kick off the new year with a family-friendly music festival at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center (AHCAC) in Liberty City. Presented in partnership with New World Symphony, this free event will include interactive storytimes, performances, arts and crafts with the Miami Children’s Museum, and more. Bring the whole family and spend the afternoon enjoying…

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LoveJustice Day of Impact with Trusted World

You are invited to join the LoveJustice Team and local volunteers for our first LoveJustice Day of Impact of 2024. In honor of MLK Day of Service, we will be volunteering at Trusted World in Garland, TX, on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Trusted World was established to help resolve situational poverty…

EDUCATION Over INCARCERATION (Human Trafficking Awareness) Dr. Umar Johnson

Community event discussing human trafficking with various speakers, vendors, and food.

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Hope & Pearls Gala: It’s going to be OK’s 10th anniversary

Fundraising Gala for It’s Going to Be OK INC., a nonprofit organization that is passionate about educating, and eradicating human trafficking. GA $175 + $8.75 processing fee

Trafficking Awareness Walk

Human Trafficking Walk for Awareness

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High Desert Human Trafficking Symposium

Day long educational symposium. Part of several events being held by the San Bernardino County Sherrif’s Department in collaboration with the San Bernandino County Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (C.A.S.E.)

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Rancho Cucamonga Human Trafficking Symposium

Day long educational symposium. Part of several events being held by the San Bernardino County Sherrif’s Department in collaboration with the San Bernandino County Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (C.A.S.E.)

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Shining a light: Human Trafficking Awareness Month Webinar

This event aims to shed light on the intricate aspects of human trafficking and equip participants with the knowledge needed to combat this pervasive issue in Monterey County, CA.

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Local Hero Spotlight

Members can nominate a local hero for recognition on their local LoveJustice.com city page!

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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