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Keys to combatting poverty in Memphis

Keys to combatting poverty in Memphis

Mid-South ranks #1 for child poverty, again

Mid-South ranks #1 for child poverty, again

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Helping the Homeless: Street Outreach in Memphis

Helping the Homeless: Street Outreach in Memphis

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Mayor says Memphis overall crime rate drops 41% in two years

Mayor says Memphis overall crime rate drops 41% in two years

Majority of school vouchers awarded to students in urban, wealthy areas of Tennessee, data shows

Majority of school vouchers awarded to students in urban, wealthy areas of Tennessee, data shows

Memphis ends 2025 with 184 murders, city data shows

Memphis ends 2025 with 184 murders, city data shows

Tennessee report shows child poverty is down, but challenges remain

Tennessee report shows child poverty is down, but challenges remain

To fix health disparities, Memphis needs local workers | Opinion

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As SNAP funding lapse looms, how Memphis, Shelby County and nonprofits are taking action

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MEMPHIS — Rep. @Justinjpearson: “We need poverty eradication, not military occupation!” | The Tennessee Holler

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Memphis area no longer #1 in overall, childhood poverty

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Community town hall tackles impacts of poverty in Memphis

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Memphis rated one of most charitable cities in U.S. despite poverty rate

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WATCH — @Justinjpearson : “People who live in MEMPHIS are not supportive of a military occupation… we want poverty eradication. @GovBillLee has been governor for 8 years, and has not done 1 thing to address poverty.” Full #PeoplesCabinet pod with @dank : https://youtu.be/QXOmMoXK-8c?si=o4GhZv4DR1_Acq-O | The Tennessee Holler

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Homeless families in Memphis: the unseen side of poverty

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Memphis-area incomes up, but so is poverty, census estimates show

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TBI says TN crime down by 19% in 2023-2024, despite 250 murders in Memphis

Memphis area no longer No.1 in overall, childhood poverty

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City of Memphis launches pilot program to expand middle-income housing options

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Commissioner Ed Ford Jr., a MEMPHIS Democrat, joined👇🏽the local GOP to back Trump’s invasion— as Senator Taylor denies poverty & crime are linked: https://www.commercialappeal.com/videos/news/local/2025/09/18/national-guard-in-memphis-shelby-county-republicans-welcome/86230049007/ (Worth noting Ford was recently charged with corruption— giving Eric Adams vibes: https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/2025/03/04/edmund-ford-jr-memphis-tn-investigation-timeline/81168096007/) | Memphis

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For over 30 years, Hope House has been a beacon of support for Memphis families impacted by HIV and poverty—offering child care, food, social services, and a pathway to lasting change. This month’s Carry the Torch through Memphis series, created in collaboration with our friends at @buildacampfire , shines a light on their powerful mission. 🔥💛 👉 Tap the link in bio to read the full Q&A and learn how @hopehousememphis is transforming lives. #memphis #ilovememphis #hopehousememphis #explorememp

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Child poverty in Tennessee down but remains high: State of the Child Report

10 Worst Neighborhoods In Memphis 2024: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

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Memphis leaders working to develop 10,000 affordable homes

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In 1970, just two years after Dr. King was assassinated in Memphis, the U.S. Census Bureau began tracking poverty data. That year, 42% of Black residents in Shelby County lived below the poverty line. Let that sink in. And more than 50 years later, the number still hovers around 30%. That’s not just a statistic it’s a system. A reminder that marches and memorials mean nothing without movement and equity. Memphis is rich in culture, soul, and legacy but far too many have been left behind. 📉 Pove

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A City Confronts Its Divide Black Progress and White Reflection in 1970 Memphis In 1970, Memphis was changing fast. The struggle moved from the streets to the ballot box, as Black Memphians began turning protest into political power. At the same time, many white Memphians also began taking a hard look at poverty and why it existed, questioning the systems that shaped the city’s deep divides. From protest to progress this was the rise of Black Memphis, and the awakening of a city forced to face i

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In a city shaped by struggle and soul, Latino Memphis has become a powerful voice for equity, dignity, and upward mobility. Founded to uplift the Latinx community in Memphis, they’ve grown into a force providing direct social and legal services, breaking generational poverty cycles, and pushing for a more inclusive 901. 💪🏽 Their partnership with The Kresge Foundation since 2019 has helped scale their impact, but the mission has always been rooted in one truth: when communities are heard, they

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Housing Gap: New program looks to bring more affordable housing to Memphis

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Memphis may be the largest majority-Black city in the U.S., so where do we go from here?

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To curb risks of Memphis youths choosing violence, strip the lead from where they live|Weathersbee

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