Congressman Cohen Commemorates 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Tennessee vote made women’s right to vote a reality MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Chairman of the House Judiciary
Focus Mid-South
August 26, 2020
Life
Stories of our families and life in our community that affect us all.
Someone Has to Throw the First Brick
by Joy Doss Don’t lose this month in rainbow capitalism and unabashed racism because of the privilege of being white
Joy Doss
August 25, 2020
Cory Prewitt Offers Laurelwood Tenants COVID-19 Relief
story and photos by Tricia Dewey Already a model of support for his tenants during the pandemic, he’s redoubling efforts
Tricia Dewey
August 21, 2020
DRU’S BAR: Updates for a New Era
by Robin Beaudoin Ownby | photos by Demarcus Bowser Photography Dru’s Bar suffered an extended closure due to the pandemic
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
August 10, 2020
Roshun Austin: Solving Memphis’ Food Desert Problem, One Oasis at a Time
by Chris Reeder-Young | photos courtesy of The Works (Above photo: In this video screenshot from ‘The Guardian,” Roshun Austin
Chris Reeder-Young, M.A.
July 30, 2020
Being LGBTQ in 2020: A Note from Molly Rose Quinn of OUTMemphis
by Molly Rose Quinn, Executive Director, OUTMemphis | photo courtesy of OUTMemphis Pride month 2020 has been marked by extraordinary
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July 20, 2020
Everyday People on the Memphis Social Justice Front
words by Joy Doss | photos by Demarcus Bowser, Chellie Bowman and Phillis Lewis We all must see the humanity
Joy Doss
July 16, 2020
Breaking: Tennessee Passes Sweeping Abortion Ban in Middle of Night
Politicians used police force to keep public out of state legislature Tennessee to be first state to enact abortion ban
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June 19, 2020
Travel: Shelby Farms Park
story & photos by Tricia Dewey Every great city has its great park and for Memphis that park is Shelby
Tricia Dewey
June 16, 2020
Orpheum Announces Virtual Summer Camp
Orpheum Announces Virtual Summer Camp Programming for June Sessions UPDATE FOR MENDING HEARTS CAMP MEMPHIS, TN – The Orpheum Theatre Group
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May 19, 2020
Congressman Cohen Urges Constituents to Meet Filing Deadline to Claim Supplement Payments for Dependents
Deadline is noon on Wednesday MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today sent email notifications to constituents to ensure they
Focus Mid-South
April 22, 2020
MAM Expects to Serve 1,000th Family at Mobile Food Pantry Today
Memphis Athletic Ministries expects to serve its 1,000th family through a mobile food pantry event later today. MAM has already served almost
Focus Mid-South
April 9, 2020
