With early voting for the Shelby County general election in full swing, now is a good time to reflect on the importance of voting and the role that it plays in shaping our communities – present and future. Politics at every level can often play out more like a poorly written television drama than the […]
Stand for Children Tennessee proudly endorses the following slate of education champions in the Shelby County general election on August 2, 2018. Shelby County Mayor: Lee Harris Shelby County Board of Commissioners: Mark Billingsley, District 4 Michael Whaley, District 5 Willie Brooks, Jr., District 6 Tami Sawyer, District 7 Mickell Lowery, District 8 Reginald Milton, District […]
Stand for Children members support the students of Shelby County as they advocate for school discipline reform and safety considerations.
Let the Shelby County Commission know that funding students first is one of our community’s highest priorities by signing the pledge today.
I made this speech at the Lorraine Motel on the 50th anniversary of the assination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Thanks to the National Civil Rights Museum for partnering with organizations like ours, and so many others, to create a space over the last year to ask the challenging question, Where Do We Go From […]
Stand for Children Tennessee is proud to endorse education champions who are committed to helping improve student outcomes, advocating for necessary and equitable funding to address student needs, and increasing potential for college and career success. Stand endorsed candidates undergo a multi-step process with our committee of experienced, dedicated leaders and parents. First, candidates were […]
