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The Fight for Freedom Has Never Been Linear: Juneteenth 2026<\/a><\/h3>
\n \n<\/svg>\nJun 19, 2026<\/span>\n \n<\/svg>\n0<\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n3 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Juneteenth reminds us that the fight for freedom has never been linear. Every generation has faced attempts to roll back progress, silence communities, and concentrate power in the hands of a few. Every generation has also produced people willing to organize, resist, and build something better. I was talking with a younger leader last night […]<\/div>
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MSCS State Takeover Law: A Complete BreakDown<\/a><\/h3>
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As the new MSCS state takeover law 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 district. We\u2019re breaking down the law section by section to help families, educators, students, and residents better understand […]<\/div>
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Why Local Leadership Matters: Shelby County Primary Results & The Fight Ahead<\/a><\/h3>
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Now that the May 5 election is over, we are looking closely at the Shelby County primary results and 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 so much is at stake for […]<\/div>
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Keep the fight going: Find Your New District with our new Memphis Congressional DIstricts Map!<\/a><\/h3>
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Tennessee’s Republican lawmakers officially passed a new Memphis congressional districts map that cracks the city into three separate districts, dismantling the state\u2019s only majority-Black congressional district. But the fight’s not over. Understanding your new district is critical to the ongoing fight for Memphis\u2019 political power and representation. These maps were designed to divide our communities […]<\/div>
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Our Shelby County Primary Voter Guide: Behind our County-Wide Endorsements: Mayor & Sheriff<\/a><\/h3>
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Welcome to our official Shelby County primary voter guide coverage. For the first time, we’re endorsing in the Sheriff’s race. We don’t take that lightly – especially for an office we’ve been pushing to change for years. We’re endorsing Anthony Buckner for Shelby County Sheriff. We want to be clear and transparent about what that […]<\/div>
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Stand for Children Tennessee and ACLU File Lawsuit Against City of Memphis for Police Transparency Violations<\/a><\/h3>
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. \u2014 Today, Stand for Children Tennessee and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against the city of Memphis for unlawfully denying access to public records that would shed light on the police department\u2019s use of force policies and practices. The request, sent in May 2025, seeks to uncover whether the Memphis […]<\/div>
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