Community News
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‘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…

Bondi and Hegseth rally federal agents and troops in Memphis as part of crime task force
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with federal agents forming a crime-fighting task force in Memphis, Tennessee. By ADRIAN SAINZ and TRAVIS LOLLER Updated 6:06 PM CDT, October 1, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller on Wednesday rallied members of a federal…

‘Just got paid!’: Memphis workers get paid after FOX13 report
Kate Bieri, FOX13 Memphis Sep 23, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Fewer than 24 hours after FOX13’s report, a group of Mid-South workers have money in their pockets again. “We’re just trying to get paid for the work that we had done!” explained Erica Simpson, an employee of the company, on Monday. “I asked my own…

National Guard plan stirs up mixed feelings from Memphis residents
By JONATHAN MATTISE and SAFIYAH RIDDLE Updated 6:16 PM CDT, September 16, 2025 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plan to send the National Guard into Memphis for a crime-fighting push has some residents worried that it won’t help people who are struggling and could scare off visitors. Others disagree with that sentiment so much that they’re offering free barbecue for…

Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities
By JONATHAN MATTISE Updated 5:43 PM CDT, September 12, 2025 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he’ll send the National Guard to address crime concerns in Memphis, Tennessee, his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities. Speaking on Fox News, Trump said “the mayor is happy” and “the…

Dancing through the noise: Memphis area studio counters crime talk with creativity following 901 Day shooting
Memphis police report crime is at a six-year low, but community leaders say statistics don’t reflect the reality they see. Author: Lauren Turman Published: 11:14 PM CDT September 5, 2025 COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — Recent data from the Memphis Police Department is sparking conversation — and some skepticism — about the state of crime in the city. But…

Thousands gather for 901 Day celebrations in downtown Memphis
by: Brian Didlake Posted: Sep 1, 2025 / 09:52 PM CDT MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The city of Memphis said more than 10,000 people were downtown as the city celebrated everything that is Memphis for 901 Day. “Disregarding all the negativity you hear about Memphis it seems real safe, everybody seem like they having a good time,…

Tennessee Supreme Court places court-ordered demotions on pause for Memphis police
Lucas Finton August 26, 2025 The Tennessee Supreme Court temporarily halted the demotion of hundreds of Memphis Police Department second lieutenants. The demotions, previously mandated by a lower court, stemmed from a dispute between the city and the police union over the creation of the second lieutenant rank. The Supreme Court will further review the…

Hip hop awards show celebrates Memphis rap music and culture
Troyce Grant Aug 18, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Celebrating hip hop and Memphis. The very first People’s Hip Hop Awards Experience wrapped up Sunday night in the heart of the Bluff City. The show featured several star-studded names and performances and was co-hosted by actor Omar Gooding. Some of the talent that rolled through the…

Survivors of deadly fire at Memphis assisted living facility praise MFD heroics
Martin Staunton Aug 5, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Fire survivors praised the Memphis Fire Department (MFD) for heroic work that reduced the death toll in an assisted living apartment complex in the Raleigh community. While survivors and neighbors’ expressed grief for the person who died, one survivor told FOX13 she’s grateful to God for her…
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

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…

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…

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…

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;…

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?
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!
