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 and newly released DOJ Memphis Police Report 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 […]
Stand for Children Tennessee and the Official Black Lives Matter Memphis Chapter filed an amicus brief supporting the federal Tennessee bail reform lawsuit, which challenges a law prohibiting 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, undermines […]
As we come out of this challenging election, we must take care of ourselves, our families, our communities, and each other. In this Memphis post-election reflection, we look at our wins, share upcoming events for rest, and debrief the intensity of this election season. That’s why before we even knew what the results might be, we […]
On Friday, November 1, a coalition of youth justice and community organizations has issued an open letter to Sheriff Floyd Bonner addressing two urgent crises: the abrupt cessation of youth transportation services to court hearings and a rushed timeline for transitioning the Youth Justice and Education Center (YJEC). The letter raises serious concerns about how […]
MEMPHIS, TN – The Justice & Safety Alliance is jumping into Shelby County budget advocacy and issued an open letter to the County Commission and County Mayor, calling on them to reject the proposed $15.5 million emergency funding request for the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). The full text of the letter can be found […]
