Magaly Cruz (L) and Joni Laney in Binghampton. (ZIggy Mack)

Local journalism is in crisis. We need your help.

Journalism has taken a huge hit in the COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time, High Ground is asking for your help to keep our local journalists in the field telling the stories that matter to Memphians. 

It’s tulip time in Holland without the festival

Holland’s 91st flower show played to a very small audience this year after the coronavirus pandemic forced the first-ever cancellation of the annual Tulip Time Festival.

Detroit Bikes Sparrow bicycle
Shifting gears: As Detroit Bikes’ sales soar, company taps supply chain to buy PPE to help fill gap

In a nationwide trend, shops across the country have seen an uptick in sales. And for Detroit Bikes, known for its commuter bikes and models such as the Sparrow, sales have not only skyrocketed but it’s also presented a “heck of a side business”: buying and selling personal protective equipment to organizations that need it most.

Students prepare for a food tasting.
Local organizations support virtual learning for Flint community schools

Organizations like the Charles Steward Mott Foundation and the Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce are providing virtual programs and resources, through YouthQuest and hotspots, to keep Flint students equipped and engaged. 

Immigrants face new fears for jobs and citizenship post-pandemic (Quick Read)

As the city shifts to recovery, Memphis' immigrants are facing new concerns about federal policies that could keep them from citizenship and jobs.

Self-portrait by Sarah Brubaker for MLK50.
Losing her job and business, artist finds hope in a supportive community

The fifth in a series of essays from Memphis workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in partnership with MLK50.  

Mario Ramos, a HopeWorks student, participates in an English Language Learners class. (Submitted)
At risk and “often unseen,” the pandemic hits different for Mid-South immigrants (Quick Read)

Memphis' immigrants are often essential workers with concerns for safety and financial stability. For those who aren't U.S. citizens, the troubled waters get deeper. 

Bay Mills' 2019 "Honoring Our Veterans" powwow.
Rec-Connect program encourages culturally appropriate recreation in Bay Mills Indian Community

Demonstrations of new physical activities are just one way the Rec-Connect program aims to inspire more physical activity as part of healthy living in the community in a culturally-appropriate way.

Kids prepare food at The Learning Kitchen.
Kitchen classroom empowers young chefs to pursue healthful choices

The Learning Kitchen is a hands-on cooking and nutrition education program for middle schoolers offered at Kalamazoo Valley Community College through a partnership between KVCC and Bronson Healthcare.

Michigan innovators step up to reverse nationwide decline in health journalism

The loss of health journalism has had wide-ranging impacts on the communities health reporters once served. But a variety of innovative solutions have arisen to fill the gap and restore some of the coverage that's been lost.

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