In 2021, the Moral Budget Coalition (MBC) united to advocate for the government budgets in Memphis and Shelby County to prioritize investments in people and communities, especially those in under-resourced areas. The Moral Budget Coalition has reviewed the new county investments proposed in Mayor Harris’ budget for essential infrastructure improvements to Regional One Health and […]
We’re urging everyone in state District 86 to vote to re-elect Representative Justin J. Pearson! He has shown us all that he’s ready to stand up for young people and bring Memphis’ voice to the Legislature, even in the face of immense opposition. After he and Rep. Justin Jones were unjustly expelled, Rep. Pearson continued […]
Ninth grade is a make-or-break year for students, and we’re excited to celebrate Tennessee ninth grade success with HB 1295!. If a student ends ninth grade “on-track,” meaning having successfully completed at least a quarter of the credits needed to graduate, they are 3-4 times more likely to graduate on time than their off-track peers. […]
On April 14, the Justice & Safety Alliance (JSA) shared a presentation with journalistsoutlining a newly formed MPD Juvenile Crime Abatement Team within the Memphis PoliceDepartment (MLK50 Article). The JSA firmly opposes the plan outlined in this presentation, which isnow “on pause” after articles on the team’s existence were published. Our coalition ofcommunity-based advocates demands […]
Local officials’ role on the nonprofit board presents a conflict of interest in their public service duties MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On Monday, April 3, the Justice & Safety Alliance (JSA) sent an open letter to the local elected (and some appointed) officials who sit on the nonprofit board of the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission (MSCC), […]
Our hearts are with everyone who experienced The Covenant School shooting on Monday, March 27, and we are demanding TN common sense gun reform. Nothing will bring those children and educators back, but we can channel our grief and rage into action so gun violence stops being a “normal” part of school life. Before we […]
