MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

Fewer Black women in Memphis are dying of breast cancer. But their survival rate is still much lower than white women.

Memphis saw fewer breast cancer deaths for Black women from 2013 to 2023, according to a new Susan G. Komen Foundation ...
MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

If you think the new work rules for SNAP benefits don’t apply to you, let the state know soon

People scan the offerings at the First Congo Food Justice Ministry in April. Photo by Andrea Morales / MLK50 The federal One ...
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Know your rights: A comprehensive resource guide for immigrants and allies in Memphis

Participants of the ‘Stand With Immigrants’ protest are seen in Fourth Bluff Park on July 8. Kevin Wurm / MLK50 / CatchLight / MLK50 With the help of local and national groups, MLK50: Justice Through ...
MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

Mayor Young tells Hispanic leaders MPD is working with ICE

Mayor Paul Young (center) speaks alongside Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis while answering questions from the ...
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Their friend was killed, then their home was demolished: Inside a Memphis homeless encampment sweep

One of the last residents to clear their belongings from an encampment in a patch of woods near Fletcher Creek pulls a shopping cart away while Memphis police officers watch heavy equipment clear a ...