@MoreForMemphis
 Memphis, TN
Joined April 2022
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How can we create safe, healthy, and connected neighborhoods in Memphis? @HighGroundNews recently released new coverage of the More for Memphis Community Development plan, featuring an interview with @BLDGMemphis's Jonathan Mosley & Deveney Perry. loom.ly/IzhFBS8

Equitable Growth: Advocating for Community Development through More For Memphis – Common Ground

This week, we take a look at Community Development, one of the six focus areas critical to the initiative's success.

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This week, the Frayser Connect is seeking donations of coats, socks, toiletries, and other necessities! 🧥The giveaway event will be this Saturday, Jan. 18th, 2025 at North Frayser Community Center (2555 St. Elmo Ave.) from 12 pm to 3 pm. #donate
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Calling all Memphis artists & creatives! Join the City of Memphis for the 2nd Artist Listening Session on 1/27 at Memphis Listening Lab. Let’s talk Market & Demand and how to make Memphis a hub for creativity! RSVP: buff.ly/4alFYIU #MemphisCreatives #CreativeEconomy
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CivicTN@CivicTN1 Jul 2024
🗳️ Tennessee, the voter registration deadline to vote in the August 1 election is tomorrow, July 2! Use our NEW Proud Voter website for resources on registering to vote, checking your voter registration status, and more: bit.ly/ProudVoterTN #NewRhythmTN #VoteForSomething
Key Election Dates for Tennessee State and Federal Primary Election State and County General Election Voter Registration Deadline: July 2 Early Voting: July 12-27 Last Day to Request Absentee: July 25 Election Day: August 1 7am - 7pm CST / 8am - 8pm EST CivicTN Shield Toolkit logo with the outline of Tennessee with the words: “A New Rhythm for Tennessee” Become a proudvoter (proudvoter.org) Visit your local election commission’s website for more information

ALT Key Election Dates for Tennessee State and Federal Primary Election State and County General Election Voter Registration Deadline: July 2 Early Voting: July 12-27 Last Day to Request Absentee: July 25 Election Day: August 1 7am - 7pm CST / 8am - 8pm EST CivicTN Shield Toolkit logo with the outline of Tennessee with the words: “A New Rhythm for Tennessee” Become a proudvoter (proudvoter.org) Visit your local election commission’s website for more information

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From the Capitol to City Hall! Join us for a day full of direct advocacy to let City Council know what your communities want and need for a flourishing, future-ready Memphis! REGISTER: bit.ly/halls2024
Memphis Community Against Pollution (MCAP)@MemphisCAP_org19 Apr 2024
MCAP invites you to @MICAH_901 , @TennesseeStand , & @MemphisForAll for a transformative Day at The Hall, where community leaders, policymakers, and advocates come together for a day of collaboration. Can we count on you to join us bit.ly/halls2024 Share & bring a friend.
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Behind the scenes at our youth cinematography workshop, hosted last Saturday in partnership with Millennium Media Label. 🎬 Thank you to all our student participants, the MMI Works team, and the crew at MML for an amazing experience! youtu.be/dOfiUSwbZaw

MMI x Millennium Media Label Cinematography Workshop

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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First 8 Memphis@First8Memphis10 Apr 2024
Exciting news: Shelby County A to Z has arrived. This read aloud book walks through the alphabet and highlights sites in Shelby county. Guess what? Every Kindergarten student in Shelby County will receive a FREE copy! Learn more at shelbycountyatoz.com 📖
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NatCivilRightsMuseum@NCRMuseum3 Apr 2024
#OnThisDay, 56 years ago in 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the iconic “I Have Been to the Mountaintop” speech at the historic Mason Temple, marking a crucial moment that would foreshadow his tragic death. ➡️ April4th.org #RememberingMLK
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On April 4, 1968, the world lost a champion of civil rights & economic justice when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis. His final speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop," inspired many. We honor his memory by striving for an equitable and compassionate world.
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The Institute for Public Service Reporting just released a deep dive into the More for Memphis plan and the future of this project, including MFM’s 65-page strategic plan report describing the strategies and the plan for implementation. Read here: psrmemphis.org/coalition-aim…

Coalition aims to break cycle of poverty with sweeping $1.4 billion ‘More for Memphis’ initiative

What would it take to break the multi-generational cycle of poverty in Memphis? To reverse decades of race- and class-based discrimination and exploitation, disinvestment and neglect, dysfunction and...

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As a @StriveTogether #SystemsTransformation community, we’ve built the pillars of civic infrastructure in our community and made equitable outcomes for youth and families in our region possible. 🌱Read more: strivetogether.org/policy-as…
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🌨️ When you thought you were going to have class, but the weather said "let it snow.” ⛄️ Check out how some of our little learners enjoyed the winter weather! #MSCSSnowDay ❄️
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As we reflect on the life and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the federal holiday celebrating his birthday, it’s important to examine his evolution as a leader. See guest column in The Tennessean by Museum President, Dr. Russ Wigginton. bit.ly/3Om2Crd
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⚠️ King Day 2024 is Going Virtual! Due to inclement weather conditions, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel the on-site portion of the event. Join us tomorrow, Monday, January 15th, at 11:30 AM for a memorable virtual experience ➡️ lnkd.in/eRk2raJ 🔗
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Receive ACT prep materials, learn about testing dates, & discover ways to support your student in college admissions at our virtual ACT Family Night. 🗓️ Thurs., Jan. 11, from 5:30-7pm ✅1st 100 students will receive free ACT prep materials Register: forms.office.com/r/TPRhrvYg4…
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It's unclear whether CJ Davis has enough votes from City Council Members to remain chief of MPD. The vote happens at this Tuesday's Council meeting at 3:30 - make sure to show up (125 N Main St.) or tune in online for this critical decision. dailymemphian.com/subscriber…

'I'm on the fence:' City Council mixed on keeping police chief ahead of vote

The reappointment of Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis as police chief is among the slew of mayoral appointments that the city council is slated to consider at its first meeting of 2024.

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First 8 Memphis@First8Memphis8 Jan 2024
Here are some upcoming early childhood educator workshops for expecting/current parents and ECE professionals! #EarlyChildhoodEducation Visit @AIMHiTN and colliervillelibrary.libcal.c… to register!
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First 8 Memphis@First8Memphis14 Nov 2023
Last week, F8M exhibited our value of SERVICE to Memphis and Shelby County. We held our quarterly Leadership Council meeting and our first-ever Parent Workshop! We're overjoyed with passion and are encouraged to continue our work developing the early childhood education system.
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This morning, the More For Memphis Finalization Committee met at the S2 office to discuss capital aggregation, allocation, and governance moving forward. We're grateful for everyone who came to share their time and feedback with us today!
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Happening a week from today! Great opportunity from @First8Memphis for parents to learn some tips and tricks for teaching your child to read. Sign up today! REGISTER: bit.ly/F8Mworkshop
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