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Help Cardell Celebrate the Big 5-0!

Apr 26, 202404 min read
Help Cardell Celebrate the Big 5-0!
Many milestones of my life come in 5s and 10s, and besides turning 50 on Saturday, this year marks: Throughout these years, my greatest privilege has been working alongside countless brilliant adults and youth to build real, lasting community power that will bring the changes we need for a brighter Memphis where all of us […]

Local and Statewide Organizations Set the Record Straight on Blended Sentencing

Apr 18, 202408 min read
Local and Statewide Organizations Set the Record Straight on Blended Sentencing
Local and statewide organizations sent the below letter to state elected officials, Memphis Mayor Paul Young, and other Memphis/Shelby County leaders to set the record straight on what “blended sentencing” (as proposed in HB0430) truly means for our young people. As amended by Speaker Sexton, blended sentencing could result in children as young as 14 […]

Reimagine Policing to Bend the Arc Towards Justice

Jan 15, 202403 min read
Reimagine Policing to Bend the Arc Towards Justice
Over the past year, we’ve seen our community carry the spirit of Dr. King forward in the fight for true justice for Tyre Nichols and so many others. We’ve worked to embody that same spirit in our fierce commitment to clearly defining real safety, which means valuing and investing in our people and communities. At […]

2023 in Review: A year of movement, challenges, and hope

Dec 28, 202307 min read
2023 in Review: A year of movement, challenges, and hope
We were able to accomplish a great deal in 2023, working in Memphis, Shelby County and at the state level. Increasingly, we have focused on building coalitions and partnerships to increase our impact and effectiveness. We can’t thank enough the wonderful organizations and people who we are privileged to work alongside in this fight for […]

A Weekend of Inspiration: Inside the Memphis Power Summit

Dec 21, 202303 min read
A Weekend of Inspiration: Inside the Memphis Power Summit
The Memphis Power Summit, which took place on December 16, was a stirring reminder of the power of unity and purpose in community organizing. More than 60 change makers gathered for a day of skill-building workshops and networking, marking a significant moment for those dedicated to shaping a better future. The summit kicked off with […]

The Fight for A Safe, Healthy, and Just Memphis Continues!

Oct 9, 202304 min read
The Fight for A Safe, Healthy, and Just Memphis Continues!
We want to extend a sincere congratulations to Mayor-Elect Paul Young on winning a tough election with a crowded field of candidates. After a hard-fought race, we look forward to coming together and finding alignment on our shared goals of bringing a brighter future to the Memphis we all love.  As the mayoral race got […]