On March 18, 2018, Stephon Clark, a 21-year-old, unarmed, black man was shot and killed by local police in his own backyard. His death sentence was the result of holding a phone that strangely …
The Necessity of Immigration Reform for the Modern U.S. Democracy by Wesley Brock @ University of Memphis
Imagine if you would waking up like you have every day for the past thirty years going to your place of work only to be arrested, along with all your co-workers. This was the nightmarish scene at the …
Memphis’ City Council Votes to Remove Public “Satanic” Artwork by Chelsea Bartley @ University of Memphis
Recent additions to the Paint Memphis project, murals depicting “satanic demons” and “cursed images” were painted throughout the city by local artists. Although technically adhering to the guidelines …
The Progress of Voting Rights Since the Passing of Dr. King by Erica Garcia @University of Memphis
The MLK50 Symposium was a two-day symposium commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Dr. King’s passing. It consisted of an interesting variety of individuals all inquiring into Martin Luther King’s …
Egypt is Desperate for High Voter Turnout by Willie Wells @ University of Memphis
It has been four years since Egyptians elected their last president. They are returning to the polls this week (Mar 26-28), to re-elect Abdel- Fattah el-Sissi, their incumbent president, to another …
MLK50 Event By Ali Raza Galani @ The University of Memphis
I went to the MLK50 event in Memphis, TN. It commemorated the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s assassination at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN. Everyone present, was there to honor the late …
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“Fifty Years of King’s Inspired Progress or Neglect” By, Alexander Gephart @ University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee recently held the event “MLK 50” in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the tragic loss of the great civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, who helped unify the people …
Liberty and Justice Thrives in Huntington W.Virginia by Willie Wells @ University of Memphis
I attended the Shelby County Board of Commissioners meeting in Memphis, Tennessee on April 11,2018. There were 16 committee items on the agenda. I shall focus on the second item which was entitled …