Community News
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How FedEx is preparing for flight cuts at Memphis, airports across country due to shutdown
Corey Davis Nov 6, 2025 Memphis-based FedEx is keeping a close eye on how its operations could be impacted by flight cuts at airports across the country due to the ongoing government shutdown. Memphis International Airport is on a reported list of 40 major U.S. airports that face a 10% reduction in flights. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced…
Memphis Safe Task Force can stop patients from going to the hospital, memo states
The memo, released in early October, details how EMS personnel should deal with federal agents who stop medical transportation for suspects. Author: Courtney Anderson Published: 1:34 PM CDT October 30, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A memo from the Memphis Fire Department states that the Memphis Safe Task Force can stop a patient in its custody from…
Memphis civil rights volunteer arrested while recording federal agents, group calls for transparency
A volunteer with Vecindarious 901 said one of their own was arrested by federal law enforcement after filming someone being detained by ICE. Author: Desmond Nugent Published: 8:09 PM CDT October 29, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Concerns are growing in Memphis after a volunteer with a civil rights observation group was arrested while recording federal agents Tuesday…
City employees protest outside Memphis City Hall over unmet labor agreements
Workers from multiple unions said Mayor Young’s administration failed to follow through on pay and conditions promises Author: Lauren Turman Published: 11:20 PM CDT October 21, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nearly 150 city employees gathered Tuesday, Oct. 21, outside Memphis City Hall and called for Mayor Paul Young’s administration to honor what they describe as broken promises…
Memphis Democrat’s bill would allow recall of local elected officials
Harris makes move during disagreement over shortening some school board terms By: Sam Stockard October 23, 2025 Amid an argument over jettisoning Memphis school board members, state Rep. Torrey Harris is sponsoring a measure that would allow voters to recall local elected leaders. House Bill 1448, which Harris filed Tuesday, would create a process for…
‘No Kings Day’ Rally Draws Crowds to East Memphis
Rosalyn Freeman Oct. 18, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Crowds of people filled an East Memphis greenspace Saturday as part of a nationwide day of protest called “No Kings Day.” Organizers said the event, called “No Kings: Memphis Resistance Fest,” was designed to push back against what they describe as government corruption and authoritarian overreach. The…
Memphis task force using TN ‘buffer law,’ preventing up-close recording of police activity
The new law went into effect on July 1 By: Adam Friedman October 14, 2025 Hunter Demster pulled out his phone at a gas station in Memphis to record over half a dozen men in bulletproof vests gathered around the flashing blue lights of a Tennessee Highway Patrol car. Then one of those officers stepped…
Immigrant communities in ‘crisis mode’ amid surge of ICE agents to Memphis, advocates say
Jack Armstrong October 13, 2025 A surge of federal agencies in Memphis has led to mass traffic stops and detentions, creating a “crisis mode” for immigrant communities. Advocates report hundreds have been detained for immigration reasons since the “Memphis Safe Task Force” arrived in late September. Detainees are being sent to facilities in Tennessee, Mississippi,…
‘We can get through this:’ Memphis restaurants prepare for impact as National Guard set to patrol city streets
Kooky Canuck owner Shawn Danko said he believes the National Guard’s presence could attract attention to downtown businesses and keep people safe. Author: Desmond Nugent Published: 7:33 PM CDT October 9, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee National Guard is set to begin patrols in Memphis on Friday, October 9. Some restaurant owners downtown are wondering how…
‘Social healing’ theater group Playback Memphis enhances mission with new identity
John Beifuss Oct 1, 2025 Playback Memphis, a nonprofit theater group, is rebranding itself as everystory. The organization uses improvised enactments of audience stories to promote community well-being. The group’s first performance under its new name will be on Oct. 11. Since 2008, Playback Memphis has practiced what it describes on its website as “a unique art…
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
Redlining, Racism, and Segregation in Detroit Virtual Tour
In this virtual tour, participants will learn Detroit’s history of systemic racism through past events and policies. participants will also learn about how to be a part of the solution in the future.
Atlanta Pride Festival October
Each year, the Atlanta Pride Committee strives to include talent and events that provide a wide range of entertainment for Festival goers and 2023’s lineup will not disappoint! This year’s Festival and Parade are still free of charge thanks to the support of our sponsors and partners.
Truth Be Told: A Social History Series
An event or mini-course in which hosts from acclaimed university professors lecture on race or racial related topics that are often left our of schools. With the dooming atmosphere of book banning and the attack on racially focused history, this event is a necessity for the well being of the community.
Women in Business Networking Event
A comfortable and friendly event in which professional women come to meet one another in order to connect and grow their businesses. An event where woman can utilize each other to create leads and possible mentors for young entrepreneurs.
Project Homeless Connect
Project Homeless Connect is an annual event that brings resources and services together under one roof to best serve those experiencing homelessness. Over 700 guests and 400 volunteers attend Milwaukee Project Homeless Connect for this one day event. Milwaukee has hosted this event since 2009, and Waukesha had its first event in 2019.
Changeist
Changeist is an out of school program that brings together 11-26 year olds to learn a common civic language, engage in dialogue, and build community to investigate local and global social justice issues. On Saturdays between January 6, 2024 and July, 6 2024 we focus on developing our sociopolitical knowledge and personal agency.
Celebrate 29 years of movement building in the Eastside at InnerCity Struggle’s 2023 Adelante Awards.
Celebrate 29 years of movement building in the Eastside at this fundraising event which includes a silent auction, reception, program, and live music.
Take Action. Protect Pollinators
Join TCA and TRAC Saturday, October 28, to save pollinators, birds, mammals and amphibians at Trinity River Audubon Center. We’ll help restore prairie habitats on the Audubon Center campus to help wildlife thrive in the urban environment.
SECOND SATURDAY SHORELINE SPRUCE UP
Join For the Love of the Lake every second Saturday for our monthly Shoreline Spruce Up at White Rock Lake Park. Volunteers collect litter though out White Rock Lake Park, up White Rock Creek, and along the shoreline.
“Opioid Overdose Awareness and Prevention” WORKSHOP
This workshop aims to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid overdose and provide valuable information on prevention strategies. Through interactive sessions and expert-led discussions, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the opioid crisis and learn practical ways to help prevent overdoses in their communities.
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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