“I wanted to be that voice here in Memphis that is helping others to heal.”
― Joyce Kyles, 46, executive director of Walking Into a New Life Inc.
“There is so much that needs to be done, and I have ideas.”
― Kalimah Azeez Rashada, 28, American Muslim Advisory Council program manager
“My parents actually migrated to Memphis from Mexico.... Right now, I’m currently not working due to my visa being expired through DACA. It’s just a time of waiting.”
The HuffPost tour bus arrives in Memphis, Tennessee, on Sept. 17, 2017, as part of "Listen To America: A HuffPost Road Trip." The outlet will visit more than 20 cities on its tour across the country.
The HuffPost tour bus sits in front of the Tennessee Welcome Center.
HuffPost staffers (from left to right: Christine Roberts, Melissa Radzimski, Emma Gray and Ja'han Jones) make their way to the bus activation site.
Emma Gray and Christine Roberts chat with guests during the HuffPost visit to Memphis.
Reggie Davis, left, and Andy Nix sign up to go on the HuffPost bus.
Ballet Memphis dancer Jared Brunson shows off some his dance moves.
Jenna Amatulli interviews Reggie Davis, left, and Andy Nix.
Jamie Harmon speaks to reporters at one of the HuffPost video stations.
A storm descends on the bus.
Staffers run to break down tents as a storm rolls in, flipping over tents and equipment.
Hillary Frey helps clean up the site.
The facade of Clayborn Temple in Memphis on Sept. 18, 2017.
The HuffPost bus sits by Clayborn Temple.
The stained glass windows of Clayborn Temple in Memphis.
The inside of Clayborn Temple.
Sunlight reflects through Clayborn Temple.
Hillary Frey introduces the "Economic Justice in the City (Revisited)" event at Clayborn Temple.
"Wealth is insurance against life's emergencies," says Wendi C. Thomas as she begins the panel discussion with Alex Matlock, Floyd Tyler, Jozelle Booker and Carolyn Hardy.
Floyd Tyler jokes with other panelists.
"We had 85 people deported [in Tennessee last month]. ... They were pulled out of their homes. It's happening in 2017," says Alex Matlock, as she speaks to the crowd about the uncertainty surrounding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and the repercussions for the Latin community in Memphis.
The crowd in attendance at the Clayborn Temple.
"No one believed a black female wanted to buy a 1,003,000-square-foot brewery," says Carolyn Hardy, as she speaks to the crowd about shattering expectations as a woman in business.
"People of color, like people of any other color, start businesses and they work in those businesses, day in and day out for those businesses to grow. ... All with the intention and the hope of being beneficiaries to America's promise: Prosperity for all," Jozelle Booker says to the crowd.
Madeline Faber of Memphis' High Ground News speaks during the "Economic Justice in the City (Revisited)" event.
Former NBA guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33. He played for five teams during his four NBA seasons. Morris played college basketball at Michigan.
Affluent Americans may want to double-check how much of their bank deposits are protected by government-backed insurance. The rules governing trust accounts just changed.
Miami Heat president Pat Riley rebuked comments Jimmy Butler made about the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, while also implying that his star needs to play more.
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss the Padres-Marlins trade that sent Luis Arraez to San Diego, as well as recap all the action from this weekend in baseball and send birthday wishes to hall-of-famer Willie Mays.
An annual government report offered a glimmer of good news for Social Security and a jolt of good news for Medicare even as both programs continue to be on pace to run dry next decade.
Once named the “Most Likable Person in the World,” the actor is under fire in a new report, accused of showing up to work late on the film “Red One,” irritating the crew and causing the budget to balloon.
The 2023-024 NBA season isn't yet over. A number of teams are still dreaming of championship glory. But for those that have been bounced from the playoffs, it's time to reassess and re-evaluate for next season.
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