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Memphis & Shelby County Air Pollution Control Board vote against xAI permit appeal

FOX13 Memphis News Staff  Dec 15, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis and Shelby County Air Pollution Control Board have voted against the XAI permit appeal. The board voted 6 to 1 against citizens in the appeal. In July, the Shelby County Health Department approved the use of 15 permanent natural gas turbines at Elon…

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Some Memphis families have gotten their SNAP benefits, others have not

Kate Bieri, FOX13 Memphis Nov 12, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – It’s been a confusing and chaotic time for thousands of Mid-South families who rely on federal benefits to feed their families. “I need my benefits!” said Shandra Phillips, who is still waiting on her SNAP benefits. “I’ve been surviving, eating cold cuts, which I’m tired…

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Memphis schools open ‘state of the art’ real-time safety center

Brooke Muckerman Dec. 11, 2025, 3:52 p.m. ET Alton Elementary School still looks like it once did from the exterior, before it closed its doors in 2022. The school is surrounded by suburban-like neighborhoods in South Memphis. Streets are wide and the sidewalks still run around the majority of the perimeter of the school. While…

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LISC Memphis launches home repair for seniors program with Habitat for Humanity

FOX13 Memphis News Staff  Dec 8, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A new home repair initiative has been launched in the Bluff City, specifically designed to help older residents be able to continue living safely in their own homes. Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Memphis teamed up with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis to launch…

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Tensions high as City Council discusses possible MFD pay raise; firefighters’ union responds

FOX13 Memphis News Staff  Dec 3, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Tensions were high Tuesday night as the Memphis City Council talked about giving Memphis firefighters another raise. “Y’all are wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong,” Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton said. “And God sees your intentions and sees your hearts and he’s gonna deal with each and everyone…

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Thousands of arrests by Trump’s crime-fighting task force in Memphis strain crowded jail and courts

By  ADRIAN SAINZ Updated 6:28 PM CST, November 24, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A task force ordered by President Donald Trump to combat crime in Memphis, Tennessee, has made thousands of arrests, compounding strains on the busy local court system and an already overcrowded jail in ways that concerned officials say will last months or even…

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Memphis Starbucks employees join nationwide “Red Cup Rebellion” demanding fair labor practices

Thousands of Starbucks Workers United baristas around the country kicked off the strike on Nov. 13, protesting the company’s alleged history of union busting. Author: Terrance Davis Published: 7:46 PM CST November 20, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Members of the Starbucks Workers United (SBU) union in Memphis joined an ongoing nationwide effort on Thursday afternoon, demanding fair labor practices…

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Tennessee National Guard allowed in Memphis while state appeals

By: Adam Friedman November 20, 2025 5:58 pm Gov. Bill Lee’s deployment of the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis will continue as the state appeals the ruling. Davidson County Chancellor Patricia Head Moskal issued a temporary injunction Monday blocking Lee’s deployment of the national guard, agreeing with the plaintiffs that it likely violated the “terms…

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Veterans rally to oppose ‘militarization of Memphis’

Dozens gathered at Robert Church Park Tuesday, Nov. 11, calling Guard deployments and ICE operations a threat to democracy and the communities they once served. Author: Ezekiel Telemaco Published: 11:02 PM CST November 11, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dozens of veterans gathered at Robert Church Park Tuesday evening, Nov. 11, to voice opposition to what they…

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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…

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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Pathfinders: Find, Stabilize and Connect Veterans of Color @ Ballard Branch

The Veterans of Color Pathfinders Program at El Centro de la Raza provides outreach, advocacy, and service pathfinding to all veterans with an emphasis on assisting veterans of color and their families living in King County. Our Veteran Pathfinders are here to connect all military service persons to supportive services that are available throughout King…

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Pathfinders: Find, Stabilize and Connect Veterans of Color @ Ballard Branch

The Veterans of Color Pathfinders Program at El Centro de la Raza provides outreach, advocacy, and service pathfinding to all veterans with an emphasis on assisting veterans of color and their families living in King County. Our Veteran Pathfinders are here to connect all military service persons to supportive services that are available throughout King…

Racial Justice Learning Exchange

Multiple events and discussions including ongoing book club. Next book club is Oct 11 1800-1930, discussing Solito by Javier Zamora. Founded in February 2022, the Second District Racial Justice Learning Exchange (RJLE) is an initiative of the Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell that brings district residents, County, civic and community leaders together to learn…

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Initiate Justice Open House and Mixer

Tour our new office, hangout with Initiate Justice staff, and to see items from our 2023 ART Gallery! This mixer will be an opportunity to meet and reconnect with Initiate Justice staff, organizers, members and supporters! Light refreshments will be provided.

13th Annual Justice Jam 2023

Whether you’re a long-time advocate or new to the cause, this event is for everyone. It’s a chance to learn, grow, and have fun while supporting a worthy cause. So grab your friends, family, or colleagues and join us for an unforgettable night of music, food, and community. Honorees of the evening include: Luz Herrera…

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25th Annual Access to Justice Gala

Our gala supports LAFLA’s mission for equal justice through sponsorships and tickets, as well as a silent auction. This year’s honorees are: Access to Justice Award: Rep. Adam Schiff, U.S. Congressman (CA-30) Maynard Toll Award for Pro Bono Service: Dan Stormer, Partner, Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai Pro Bono Law Firm Awards: Kirkland & Ellis;…

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Finding Sequins in the Rubble

Finding Sequins in the Rubble by Eddy F. Alvarez Jr., Ph.D., is a metaphor for how members of the jotería community in Los Angeles find joy, love, and healing in the midst of discrimination, rejection, and violence that they may experience.

Volunteer Networking & Information Session

Join us at our redM Networking and Volunteer Information Session! Are you eager to make a real impact against human and sex trafficking? Discover exciting opportunities to volunteer at our upcoming events. Whether you’re a new face or a dedicated member, this event is the perfect chance to mingle and connect with like-minded individuals. Learn…

“Dallas Sierra Club General Meeting via Zoom – Tuesday, October 10 Plastic Reduction Project”

Please join the Dallas Sierra Club in welcoming Sean Winn, Co-Founder of the Plastic Reduction Project. Sean will share with us how his organization got started as an outgrowth of Sierra Club Austin and will walk us through their programs aimed at converting single-use foodware and food packaging models into reuse models with supportive outreach…

Dallas Sierra Club:Water Supply In Texas: Why Is It Such A Challenge? – Zoom

Existing plans to supply more water are an anathema to environmentalists who fear that construction of more reservoirs will have detrimental effects on the environment, flora & fauna, and on the displacement of people. Can a reasonable answer be found to this controversial issue?

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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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