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THE FIGHT CONTINUES: FIND YOUR NEW DISTRICT<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even though Republican lawmakers approved maps that crack Memphis into three districts, we’re still here. Knowing your new district is a crucial step toward staying organized and continuing the fight for fair representation. Find your district, know who represents you, and stay ready for the fights ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OUR TOP PRIORITIES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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educational<\/strong> Success<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To help all students–regardless of their background–do well in school, we focus on early literacy, student mental health, high school success, and breaking the school-to-prison pipeline. Our education-centered coalitions and issue areas are the Youth Education Success (YES) Fund, Momentum Memphis Education Task Forces, the Memphis Freshman Success Network, and the Early Literacy Consortium. Learn more<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Social Progress<\/strong>
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Through electoral work<\/a><\/strong>, policy advocacy, and community investment, we strive to reach true social progress in our community. We focus on criminal justice reform and breaking the cycle of mass incarceration, while investing in community supports and basic needs (such as housing, education, transit, etc.). Aside from the coalitions we facilitate, we offer capacity and strategic support to the Youth Justice Action Council<\/a><\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT<\/strong>
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You have the power to change our conditions through elections and community organizing. We promote voter education and participation, and leverage our candidate endorsements to increase civic engagement across Memphis and Shelby County. Our civic engagement coalitions are the Shelby County Voter Alliance, the Stand TN endorsement committee, and the Stand TN Power Fellowship. Read more.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Partner Coalitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Justice & Safety Alliance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In 2021, we convened this coalition to build power in the communities of color most affected by policing and criminal justice inequities. JSA takes a public health, community-centered approach to justice and safety focused on prevention, care, and healing. JSA advocates for investments essential services that provide genuine safety – housing, education, employment, healthcare access, and more. Learn more here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Momentum Memphis<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In 2018, Stand launched Momentum Memphis as an effort to better coordinate and advocate for an education agenda in collaboration with other organizations engaged in similar work. Our task forces work on breaking the school-to-prison pipeline, developing community-centered processes for school board decisions, and advocating for student success and wellbeing. Join a task force!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Moral Budget Coalition<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We convened the Moral Budget Coalition in 2021 to advocate for City and County budgets that reflect our values and break cycles of poverty. We advocate for meaningful investments in education, affordable housing, youth development, public transportation, infrastructure, and healthcare (including mental health). Join the fight for a moral budget for Memphis and Shelby County today!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MSCS Takeover Law: A BreakDown<\/a>
As Tennessee\u2019s new state takeover law for Memphis-Shelby County Schools moves from legislation to implementation, many of us have questions about what the law actually says, how the oversight board would function, and what powers it would have over the … <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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As we continue the fight for our Civil Rights, local leadership matters more than ever<\/a>
Now that the May 5 primary is over, we want to congratulate the candidates who will move on to the general election. We also want to thank every candidate who stepped forward to serve our community during a moment when … <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Find Your New District & Keep the Fight Going!<\/a>
Tennessee's Republican lawmakers officially passed new congressional maps that crack Memphis into three separate districts, dismantling the state\u2019s only majority-Black and only Democratic congressional district. But the fight's not over. Understanding your new district is critical to the ongoing fight … <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Share your Stand Story!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You are the driving force of our organization. Without your dedication, we wouldn’t be able to fight for better education outcomes for kids. That’s why we want to tell your story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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