Tafui Owusu spoke with Justin Merrick of the Center for Transforming Communities about the nonprofit's mission, challenges, and the necessity and power of community engagement.
“Some people are telling the truth.” Tafui Owusu spoke with Pastor Stephen Brown of Light of Glory International Church about his not-guilty verdict in a PPP loan investigation, the significant work of his church, and its positive impact on the community.
“The people who are the most approximate to the problems are the best authors of those solutions.” Tafui Owusu spoke with Shante Avant, CEO of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis, about revitalizing and investing in low-income neighborhoods to create a better Memphis.
“We are world-renowned in Memphis for our culture.” Tafui Owusu spoke with Rychetta Watkins, Memphis Music Initiative's Director of Grantmaking and Partnerships, about equity and access to the arts in Memphis neighborhoods and the need for an office in the Arts & Culture sector.
“We must move away from this idea of individualism and build for the collective.” Tafui Owusu spoke with Roshun Austin of The Works, Inc. about the issues of affordable housing programs, the impact of policies, and the power of community.
“I am very self-motivated and independent,” says Leah Williamson. She couldn't be more right.
“The children are making lifelong friends, learning African folklore, and going on weekly field trips that add to that knowledge,” says Mama Eyo, a teacher with the Afrikan Village Institute in Memphis' Klondike community.
“People think this is normal, but I don’t,” says Deandre Bogard, a senior at Manassas High School in Uptown.
Denise Ussery is known for her delicious food, affordable prices, and big heart. Following a series of traumatic events, she found healing by being in service of others.
“Our young men need us and I let them know that I am here for them in any way I can,” says Jermaine Jackson, owner of Roots Barbershop.
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