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Honoring Dr. King: Education is Still a Battleground in the Freedom Struggle

Apr 4, 202503 min read
Honoring Dr. King: Education is Still a Battleground in the Freedom Struggle
Today as we pause to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King, we’re reflecting on his statement from a 1964 speech: “the field of education has been a battleground in the freedom struggle.” We’re especially feeling the truth of that statement in Memphis today. Over the past several weeks, we’ve been ringing the alarm […]

The Movement Lives in Memphis

Jan 20, 202502 min read
The Movement Lives in Memphis
This King Day, we’re full of deep gratitude for everyone who joined us at the 2025 Memphis Power Summit – the Movement lives in Memphis! The event was a powerful reminder that, even in the face of challenges, we can always turn to beloved community to keep the fight for justice going. During the Summit, […]

On the MSCS Board of Education: Even a seed has to conflict with the soil to grow.

Dec 23, 202403 min read
On the MSCS Board of Education: Even a seed has to conflict with the soil to grow.
Memphis Shelby County Schools is at a crossroads, and recent tensions have made that abundantly clear. Just months after a long search brought us Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins, the Board now finds itself questioning the district’s direction. Even as this debate unfolds, it must ultimately serve one essential purpose: ensuring the well-being and success of […]

Memphis Power Fellows 2024: A new Wave of Change Makers

Dec 20, 202403 min read
Memphis Power Fellows 2024: A new Wave of Change Makers
As we close out 2024, we’re reflecting on the incredible impact of the Memphis Power Fellows! Over the past 8 months, this inspiring group of change makers has developed their skills in organizing, communications, and event planning. The Fellows attended trainings on power mapping, understanding effective ways to interact with local governments, and organizing and […]

The DOJ Validates What Memphis Communities Have Long Known to be True – Now It’s Time for Action

Dec 18, 202406 min read
The DOJ Validates What Memphis Communities Have Long Known to be True – Now It’s Time for Action
The Department of Justice’s comprehensive investigation into the Memphis Police Department (MPD) confirms what our community has long known and consistently voiced: MPD engages in a pattern of conduct that violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law. The findings—that MPD uses excessive force, conducts unlawful stops and searches, discriminates against Black people and people with […]

Standing Up for Justice: Why We’re Challenging Tennessee’s Unconstitutional Bail Law

Nov 12, 202403 min read
Standing Up for Justice: Why We’re Challenging Tennessee’s Unconstitutional Bail Law
Stand for Children Tennessee and the Official Black Lives Matter Memphis Chapter filed an amicus brief in support of a federal lawsuit contesting Tennessee’s recent law (HB1719/SB2565), which prohibits judges from considering a person’s financial circumstances and ability to pay when setting bail. This new law, co-sponsored by Rep. John Gillespie and Sen. Brent Taylor, […]