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.

Self-portrait by Ty Boyland for MLK50.
Music teacher, dad says adaptability key to coping with pandemic fallout

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

Race, wealth, and literacy in Memphis: Who’s helping kids read at grade-level?

Part two of a two-part series on the importance of third grade reading, Memphis' biggest literacy divides, and the organizations working to close those gaps.

Teacher Brian Hanson teaching ALLMemphis' custom phonics curriculum to a group of students at Power Center Academy Elementary School - Hickory Hill. (ALLMemphis)
Race, wealth, and literacy in Memphis: Why third grade matters

Part one of a two-part series on the importance of third grade reading, Memphis' biggest literacy divides, and the organizations working to close those gaps.

Kalisa Lee, 16, is a junior at Collegiate School of Memphis, a private school located in The Heights. (Submitted)
Life and learning in a new normal: Mid-South teens share their COVID-19 experiences

We asked Mid-South teens about their lives during COVID-19 and their thoughts on what happens next. 

Detroit’s riverfront leads the way in changing Michiganders’ connection with urban recreation

The dramatic revitalization of the Detroit riverfront is one of the city's great success stories. Here's a short history of how a partnership between the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and local leaders helped build "the front door to Detroit."  

How Michigan turned $1 billion in oil and gas revenue into conservation

Michigan has preserved thousands of acres of land through the Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund. Here's the story on how we did it.

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