In Memphis, parents who struggle with low literacy are now homeschooling students who may also struggle with low literacy. Local experts worry that five months with no classroom instruction will widen the city's already prominent literacy divides.
Linking Lessons puts registered dietitians, chefs, and other community health educators in Michigan middle and high schools to teach kids about how to make impactful changes in their diets and physical activity.
Small business expert Liz Hoffswell offers 5 strategies to help restaurateurs continue to serve customers during this economic crisis.
Their tours have been canceled and their incomes disrupted. But local musicians have also found new ways to connect with fans and been inspired to create surprising new projects.
During a Facebook Live interview with Flintside, Asa Zuccaro, executive director of the Latinx Technology and Community Center of Greater Flint; Aurora Sauceda, a local Latinx activist; and immigration lawyer, Victoria Arteaga, all shared experiences they’ve had over the last month with this lack of support and what they’ve been doing to account for it.
On Location: Memphis and the Memphis Music Banq are hosting two free virtual screenings of films made in Memphis by Memphians.
The model of integrated health is creating positive outcomes through a more holistic approach to care, but providers say our society is just beginning a larger, necessary paradigm shift.
‘We can’t go back to the normal way of doing things because the normal in this country is dangerous." - Frank Johnson. The third in a series of essays from Memphis workers affected by COVID-19, in partnership with MLK50.
The restaurant and bar industry has been the hardest hit by novel coronavirus business shutdowns. In Memphis, some food service workers are leaning into their side gigs to pay the bills.
People experiencing homelessness are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 infection. Memphis-based organizations share how they're helping their unsheltered clients stay safe.
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