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, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
As we come out of this challenging election, we must take care of ourselves, our families, our communities, and each other. That’s why before we even knew what the results might be, we joined with partners to create the Post-Election Restoration Station for November 6th. People of all ages and backgrounds came together to support […]
