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The Romeo and Juliet Project, inspired by a challenge from Mayor A C Wharton for local artists to help address youth violence, helps actors bring the play to life in high school classrooms. Beyond enhancing the language arts, the project helps students address real life drama in their own communities.
In a city noted for its high levels of philanthropy, Memphians have been strikingly average in their gifts of time and talents. A few local organizations are innovating around how to get the community connected to—and excited about—volunteering.
Memphis is a place full of seemingly tireless people creatively working to push the city forward--grit and grind doesn't just characterize our basketball. In this series, we introduce you to some of the city's visionary leaders who are facing challenges and innovating for solutions.
The Kitchen Community is making a $350,000 investment in the well being of Memphis’ communities. The nonprofit plans to build 100 gardens in schools across the city and establish an ongoing education outreach.
Pink Diva Cupcakery is bringing cruelty-free confections to Crosstown, and local favorite Casablanca is finishing the build-out on its latest Midtown location.
Can the nearly empty Pinch District return to its roots as one of the richest neighborhoods for entrepreneurship? With property owner cooperation and a push from MEMfix, many community members believe so.
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