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A May 13 clean-up day at the site of a future homeless shelter for LGBTQ youth.

Nearly half of homeless youth are LGTBQ. OUTMemphis is doing something about it.

OUTMemphis could soon begin construction on an innovative shelter complex made out of shipping containers. Once completed, LGBTQ youth will be allowed to stay at the facility and receive wraparound services to help them make the next step to stability.

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HopeWorks will be moving into the neighborhood in September.  They are in the process of renovating the former Southern Security Federal Credit Union on Summer Avenue to equip it for classroom instruction for the Personal and Career Development and a
New hope brims for HopeWorks’ new Summer Avenue location

HopeWorks’ new headquarters at 3337 Summer Avenue will strategically place its workforce development programs between the neighborhoods of Binghampton and the Heights.

Tami Sawyer, NAACP political action chair, speaks at a recent protest in favor of federal oversight of Memphis' juvenile court.
Opponents push back against Shelby County’s move to end federal oversight of local juvenile court

Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell has moved to end federal oversight of the Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County. Opponents say that move is short-sighted and could damage incarcerated youth. 

Drag queens make their entrance at the National Civil Rights Museum.
Tri-State Black Pride educates and uplifts local black LGBTQ community

Memphis Black Pride has been rebranded after an over 20-year run. Tri-State Black Pride places an emphasis on education and bringing together black LGBTQ community members from the region.

VECA board member Marci Hendrix greets visitors as they arrive at the inaugural VECA Street Faire.
VECA street fair highlights emerging commercial district

On June 10, neighbors, friends and the community-at-large came together at the intersection of Jackson and Evergreen to learn more about this potential commercial district at the inaugural VECA Street Faire.

Privately-backed public art fund will beautify the Memphis Medical District

Public artists and muralists will get the chance to help beautify the Medical District thanks to a new public art fund offered by the Memphis Medical District Collaborative, created for unconventional and impactful art projects.

Anthony Jackson (L) and Rico Randall (R) showing off their award-winning barbecued ribs
South Memphis Shalom Zone barbecue contest encourages residents to seek peace

The fourth annual South Memphis barbecue cook-off brings churches and residents together intentionally to foster a safer, vibrant community.

Jeremy Stein, general manager for Lucky Heart Cosmetics stands with Bennie Franklin, an employee of 33 years, and Olivet Montgomery, an employee of 52 years, by the mural outside the company's new storefront on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
This Black beauty company survived segregation in Memphis. Now it faces off against e-commerce.

Founded in 1935, Lucky Heart Cosmetics has seen its share of changes. The black beauty product manufacturer has opened its first retail store in the hopes of attracting its next generation of loyal customers.

The Soulsville girls rugby team at practice.
Sound & Color: The first rugby field for Memphis schools; Memphis power outage aftermath

Audio coverage brings Memphis events and neighborhoods to life. For more multimedia content, subscribe the High Ground News Sound & Color newsletter.

Visitors to the block party enjoy live music.
In photos: Stop the Violence Block Party celebrates a 20-year run in South Memphis

Mid-June means community on Tate Street. For the past 20 years, South Memphis resident Betty Isom has hosted a Stop the Violence Block Party, which is meant to inspire pride in the community and decry violence.

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