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J. Dylan Sandifer

J. Dylan Sandifer is a freelance writer living in Memphis since 2008. They have also contributed writing and research for MLK50: Justice Through Journalism, VICE News, and Choose901. 

J. Dylan Sandifer's Latest Articles

You Gotta Know: TVA’s plan for the Memphis Sand Aquifer

What is TVA's plan to drill into the Memphis aquifer and why does it matter? Here's a primer on the latest environmental order for Shelby County.

White House representatives visited CBU in July 2015 recognize the Latino Student Success program.
Under Trump, CBU will continue to support undocumented students

"Regardless of their immigration status, all of Memphis’ children deserve a great education and all of Memphis benefits when they receive one," said Dr. Anne Kenworthy, vice president of enrollment at Christian Brothers University. 

Reproductive health centers see “an outpouring of support” since Election Day

Planned Parenthood of Greater Memphis and CHOICES have seen astronomical increases in donations and volunteer interest following the announcement of president-elect Donald Trump. 

Crosstown Concourse seeks 100 workers at job fair

To gear up for Crosstown Concourse's spring opening, the building's office tenants are participating in a job fair to recruit positions in healthcare, arts, operations, retail, and security.

Lawsuit filed against Shelby County justice system asks, ‘Where are the missing prisoners?’

Criminal justice reform nonprofit Just City has filed a $10 million class-action lawsuit against the Shelby County Justice System to seek damages for inmates held for unreasonable lengths of time. 

Mural pays overdue homage to Memphis change-makers

Meet the lesser-known Memphians who welcomed Vietnamese immigrants following the Vietnam War, cared for the sick during the Yellow Fever epidemic and amended Memphis' high infant mortality rate. 

Medical District Collaborative looks to bolster neighborhood through small business competition

The Memphis Medical Center is a veritable economic engine. The area's institutions are looking to combine their $1.2 billion in goods and services spending to uplift small businesses. 

An exhibit at 600 Monroe Ave. is the first in an exhibition series among rotating galleries in the Edge district.
Pop-up gallery concept comes to the Edge district

EDGE Arts isn’t a space, it’s a concept. 

An exhibit hosted in partnership with the University of Memphis' 1886 Memphis Massacre Symposium.
Orange Mound Gallery models equitable development through arts

As redevelopments populate the Memphis map, some organizations like the Orange Mound Gallery look to more equitable ways to bring economic and social improvements to commercially disinvested areas.

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