This is a friendly reminder that our virtual join Momentum Memphis Education Task-Force Meeting will be tonight via Zoom starting at 6:00 pm. Hear updates from our task-force leaders and coalition partners on the advancement of our advocacy efforts to make equity in education a reality for students in Memphis and Shelby County. To attend, please use this […]
We’ve made some changes to our weekly schedule to include in-demand workshops that were requested by Stand supporters like you, community leaders, and parents. Here’s what’s coming up! To accommodate back to school and work schedules, we’ve switched “Cardell’s Soapbox” to air every Wednesday at 5:00 pm via Facebook Live. Hear Memphis Director Cardell Orrin share […]
August 25, 2020 Dear Superintendent Ray and Shelby County Schools Board, Four weeks ago, Superintendent Joris Ray announced that Shelby County Schools would be starting school virtually. While we commend that the safety of students, teachers, and community members is being prioritized, we are writing to you because we believe that there has not been an explicit […]
We raised our voices and the City Council heard us! This week, a majority of City Council members voted to protect residency requirements ensuring that police officers would continue to be our neighbors in Memphis & Shelby County. This decision serves as a step in the right direction and reimagining the MPD’s role and relationship […]
I am not my hair. I am not my skin. I am not the country I was brought to. I am not the air that circles my lungs. I am not what I call myself. But do you see me as I am or what do I look like to you? As a young black […]
Now more than ever, we must pay attention! Now more than ever, we must get involved! Now more than ever, we must vote! In the August 6 election, each of us will have an opportunity to shape the educational future for students in Memphis and Shelby County. Your participation in the Shelby County General Election […]
