It’s up to us: Considering economic justice in Memphis

A diverse crowd stood up for inclusion of Memphis' minority-owned businesses at "Economic Justice in the City," a panel event hosted by High Ground News and EPIcenter Memphis at the historic Clayborn Temple. The full program can be viewed below.

By Madeline Faber

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Entrepreneurship

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March 2, 2017

Wiley Brown –

Elizabeth Lemmonds encouraged everyone to spend a certain amount with a new locally-owned business each month. — Wiley Brown – Elizabeth Lemmonds encouraged everyone to spend a certain amount with a new locally-owned business each month.

Wendi Thomas asked everyone to consider the demographics of their office and board room. If those spaces are not majority-Black, they do not reflect Memphis, she said. — Wiley Brown – Wendi Thomas asked everyone to consider the demographics of their office and board room. If those spaces are not majority-Black, they do not reflect Memphis, she said.

A diverse crowd stood up for inclusion of Memphis’ minority-owned businesses at “Economic Justice in the City,” a panel event hosted by High Ground News and EPIcenter Memphis at the historic Clayborn Temple. The full program can be viewed below.

Wendi C. Thomas moderated the discussion. Darrell Cobbins, Elizabeth Lemmonds, Joann Massey, Montgomery Martin and Cythia Daniels offered their insight on the strength of entrepreneurship as a strategy to grow the middle class.

Economic Justice in the City Pt. 1
Economic Justice in the City Part 1
Posted by High Ground News on Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Economic Justice in the City Pt. 2
“Economic Justice in the City” Part 2
Posted by High Ground News on Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Economic Justice in the City Part 3
Economic Justice in the City Part 3
Posted by High Ground News on Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Author

Madeline Faber is an editor and award-winning reporter. Her experience as a development reporter complements High Ground's mission to write about what's next for Memphis.