As Tennessee’s new state takeover law for Memphis-Shelby County Schools moves from legislation to implementation, many of us have questions about what the law actually says, how the oversight board would function, and what powers it would have over the district. We’re breaking down the law section by section to help families, educators, students, and […]
Now that the May 5 primary is over, we want to congratulate the candidates who will move on to the general election. We also want to thank every candidate who stepped forward to serve our community during a moment when so much is at stake for Memphis and Shelby County. This election happened in the […]
Tennessee’s Republican lawmakers officially passed new congressional maps that crack Memphis into three separate districts, dismantling the state’s only majority-Black and only Democratic congressional district. But the fight’s not over. Understanding your new district is critical to the ongoing fight for Memphis’ political power and representation. These maps were designed to divide our communities and […]
For the first time, we’re endorsing in the Sheriff’s race. We don’t take that lightly – especially for an office we’ve been pushing to change for years. We’re endorsing Anthony Buckner for Shelby County Sheriff. We want to be clear and transparent about what that means. Buckner has served as Chief Deputy under the current […]
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Today, Stand for Children Tennessee and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against the city of Memphis for unlawfully denying access to public records that would shed light on the police department’s use of force policies and practices. The request, sent in May 2025, seeks to uncover whether the Memphis […]
This King Day, Memphis is once again at a crossroads. The policies shaping our schools, our streets, and our democracy reflect deeper, prejudiced beliefs about who does and does not deserve freedom. In his speech honoring Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke clearly about how oppression is sustained through false narratives […]
