Memphis Police Department officers stand on Riverside Drive during a February 2024 protest. Photo by Andrea Morales for MLK50 ...

Visitors to First Congregational Church’s food pantry make their way through the day’s offerings on April 8. Photo by Andrea ...

Do you know where you’ll be sleeping tonight? How about a few weeks from now, or during your school’s next break? If you’re a young adult who is couch surfing, staying with friends or bouncing between ...

Having a juvenile record can make it harder for you to access housing, jobs and educational opportunities. Fortunately, many juvenile records can be erased through a process called “expungement.” ...

A view of a North Memphis bus stop during a MATA bus tour with the organization’s board in October 2025. Photo by Andrea Morales for MLK50 Last month, officials from TransPro, the consulting firm ...

Seen from the window of a MATA board bus tour in Oct. 2024, a man crosses the street near the William Hudson Transit Center. Photo by Andrea Morales for MLK50 Memphis Area Transit Authority riders ...

Short on rent? Before you resort to high-interest loans or other avenues for quick cash, check whether you qualify for any of these programs. A variety of Memphis agencies offer one-time assistance ...