Black Lives & Contemporary Resistance

A regular blog updating readers on the 2020 protests in the city.

An account of one of the 2020 protests. This one took place in the Cooper Young neighborhood, where two drivers attempted to hit protesters.

The Memphis Flyer editor highlights some of the paper's reporting on the June 2020 protests against police brutality in the city.

The Commercial Appeal reports, with videos.

"Dozens honored the memory of the largest spontaneous protest in recent history by speaking about the change they want to see." Reported by Micaela Watts at MLK50

Opinions collected by the staff of the Memphis Flyer.

The Graceland protest gains national attention.

Commercial Appeal columnist David Waters discusses the location of the Graceland protest.

A first-person account of the Graceland protest by a protester who was arrested.

"The Mid-South Peace and Justice Center is a multi-issue, multi-race organization whose mission is to engage, organize, and mobilize communities to realize social justice through nonviolent action."

Reporting on the intersection of poverty, power and policy in Memphis and Shelby County.

Just a friendly reminder. There are a lot of organizations and individuals doing amazing work under the banner of "Black Lives Matter".
We are the only chapter in Memphis recognized by the national Black Lives Matter network, which was founded by Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi and Patrisse Cullors.

"Our mission is to help students to develop a solid knowledge base in African and African American studies as well as to acquire analytical skills and approaches that will enhance understanding of historical and contemporary issues associated with the experience of Africans and African Americans."

"The Hooks Institute's mission of teaching, studying, and promoting civil rights and social change is reflected in its programming, which includes funding faculty research and community service projects; hosting conferences, symposia, and lectures; and promoting and recognizing local and national scholarship on civil and human rights."

"The office is home to several student organizations, including the Black Student Association, Black Scholars Unlimited, Empowered Men of Color (EMOC), the Hispanic Student Association, and the University of Memphis chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). All UofM students are encouraged to join these organizations, and can visit the office in 223 University Center for more information."