Memphis’ Longest-Serving Public Educator on MLK50Principal Margaret Bland McKissick, Shelby County Schools’ longest-serving employee, began her career as an educator with the district in 1960 at the segregated Georgia Avenue Elementary School on Mississippi Boulevard in South Memphis. McKissick,… Apr 05 18April 05, 2018Article at We Are Memphis
Memphis faith leaders unite to address poverty, education and criminal justiceJust over a year ago, a group of Memphis faith leaders came together with the intent of creating systematic change around issues of social justice in Memphis. Faith-based and community organizations from both sides of the aisle have brought those… Dec 06 17December 06, 2017Article at High Ground
All Heart: Carpenter Art Garden Cultivates CommunityOn Valentine’s Day a few years ago, a Binghampton boy named Donte Davis combined two of his great loves – art and the Memphis Grizzlies – when he painted a wooden heart featuring the face of his home team’s mascot. After he planted it in a neighbor’s… Jul 26 17July 26, 2017Article at Memphis Daily News
Access to Healthy Foods Center of HMCT MeetingHealthy Memphis Common Table held its annual meeting Tuesday, May 22, at the University of Memphis to discuss health-related challenges facing citizens. The organization is a nonprofit, regional health collaborative working to improve the quality of… May 24 12May 24, 2012Article at Memphis Daily News
Sister Joan Byrne Finds Calling in MemphisWhen Sister Joan Byrne completed her high school education at a boarding school run by the Irish Sisters of Mercy in County Westmeath, Central Ireland, she made the biggest commitment of her life: to stay on and join the religious order. It was the… Mar 16 12March 16, 2012Article at Memphis Daily News
