S6E2 - A Social Justice Conversation with TN Innocence Project and Rhodes College's iRaST

A key factor to creating a thriving city is justice. This conversation examines the past in order to create a more just future for all Memphians, together. Jessica Van Dyke, the legal director and co-founder of the Tennessee Innocence Project, and Jasper St. Bernard, the visiting assistant professor of history in the American South for the Institute of Race and Social Transformation at Rhodes College share their expertise and experience in creating a community centered in reflection, knowledge, and due process. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Ida B. Wells Ida B. Wells anti-lynching campaign Tennessee Innocence Project Institute of Race and Social Transformation at Rhodes College Turley Center for Community Engagement The People's Grocery Lynchings (Thomas Moss, Will Stewart, Calvin McDowell) Lynch Law in All Its Phases Shelby County Jail (also known as 201 Poplar) This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Memphis and the Mid-South offers unique opportunities that remove barriers to ensure a bright future for the youngest members of our community who are poised to become the future leaders of the city. Leigh Mansberg shares the impact of the first 70 years of Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South, and what's in store for the next 70 (and beyond!). Resources mentioned in the episode include: Junior Achievement of Memphis and The Mid-South Previous episode featuring Junior Achievement can be found here JA 70th Anniversary JA Elementary programs JA Middle School programs JA High School programs JA Volunteer opportunities https://jamemphis.org/elementary-programs/ This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Memphis is a city worthy of championing! In today's conversation, we chat with fellow city champions John Carroll of City Leadership and David French of Memphis Brand to discuss why it's valuable, important, and necessary for there to be multiple organizations working toward a shared goal. Resources mentioned in this episode include: City Leadership City Leadership's campaigns: Choose901 , Teach901 , Choose901 Alumni , Choose901 merch , Give901 , and Serve901 Memphis Brand We Are Memphis S5E24 A Responsibility and Opportunity to Honor, Educate, and Enhance S5E17 The Power of Partnership to Secure the Cleveland Street Corridor TIF Memphis Travel WREG's Bright Spot Subscribe for the New Memphis "Meanwhile in Memphis" newsletter , Choose901 newsletter The Daily Memphian City of Memphis emails I Love Memphis Blog Hyde Family Foundation National Civil Rights Museum This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Memphis is not only setting records, we're making them, too! We're taking a look at the state if the music industry Memphis is so well known for. Today's guests are shaping the way the world sees our city and its iconic culture. Matt Ross-Spang (Southern Grooves) and Brandon Seavers (Memphis Record Pressing) share why Memphis is the place to be right now and moving forward. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Memphis Listening Lab Memphis Record Pressing Southern Groove Productions 2023 TEDxMemphis talk from Matt Ross-Spang Ardent Studios Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me documentary Al Green WYXR Charles Hodges EggelstonWorks Andrew Schep's Lost in Translation Sun Studio Royal Studio This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Great cities need great leaders, and New Memphis is making long-term investments into the city’s greatest resource: it’s people. In today’s episode, we are sharing the mic for a conversation that showcases what opportunities can be unlocked when companies and communities are intentional about attracting and retaining diverse talent, fostering innovation, and building community connections. This conversation originally aired as an episode of The Greater Memphis Chamber’s Podcast, "The Talk Chamber" and is hosted by Taylor Ann Carpenter. Today’s guest is Anna Mullins Ellis, President and CEO of New Memphis. Resources mentioned in this episode include: The Greater Memphis Chamber The Talk Chamber The Commercial Appeal New Memphis New Memphis leadership development programs Meanwhile in Memphis podcast Episodes referenced can be found here , here and here WYXR This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Meanwhile in Memphis conversations showcase collaboration in Memphis and beyond, and today's episode is part of a mini-series within the show: Legislately with Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. This collaboration will bring together experts and local leaders to amplify the way leaders in our community are learning, collaborating, innovating, and working to set Memphis and Shelby County up for success. Today's installment features a conversation with Montgomery, Alabama Mayor Steven Reed on education and investing in the future for each of their respective cities. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Montgomery, Alabama Mayor Steven Reed Shelby County Government Previous episodes of Legislately with Mayor Harris can be found here , here , here , here , here , and here This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Memphis has a vibrant Downtown and with key projects underway. There are also new reasons for Memphians to celebrate the city's civic assets and come Downtown to engage in community. In this conversation, you'll hear from Chandell Ryan of the Downtown Memphis Commission, Zoe Kahr of The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Paul Chandler of Memphis River Parks Partnership, Jessica Benson of Memphis Grizzlies and Grind City Media, John Zeanah of The City of Memphis, and Russ Wigginton of the National Civil Rights Museum. This episode revisits a live-event of a recent “Celebrate What’s Right” conversation that illuminates the ways Downtown city-centers fuel vibrant cities. This event took place on November 5, 2025 and was made possible in partnership with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Kroger, Duncan Williams Asset Management, Bass Berry and Sims, Downtown Memphis Commission, and LRK. Resources mentioned in this episode in include: State of Downtown from Downtown Memphis Commission Downtown Memphis Commission Downtown Action Plan Block by Block Memphis Brooks Museum Memphis Grizzlies City of Memphis Grind City Media The Jessica Benson Show Memphis River Parks Partnership National Civil Rights Museum Tom Lee Park Metal Museum BVO Mahogany River Terrance Memphis 3.0 Previous episodes including these organizations are here , here , here , here , here , here , here , and here This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Collective impact is moving Memphis forward. If you care about Memphis, you're already a philanthropist, and this conversation with Julia McDonald of The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis and DeVonté Payton of RISE Memphis explores accessible pathways for giving that create maximum potential. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis GiVE 365 RISE Memphis. Inc. Goal Card program Save Up program Silver Neighbors program Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center (GMFEC) Previous episode featuring Community Foundation of Greater Memphis can be found here Carpenter Art Garden This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Memphis is a media oasis! The city has a vibrant, people-powered ecosystem of with a wealth of public radio stations. Go behind the scenes of two of the city’s signature public stations with Jared "Jay B" Boyd (WYXR 91.7 FM - the host station for Meanwhile in Memphis) and Charles McLarty.(WKNO 91.1 FM) to learn what role they play in connecting the community through news, music, and future-focused missions. Resources mentioned in this episode include: WYXR WKNO The Daily Memphian Previous episodes on similar topics can be found here, here, here, and here NPR PBS Morning Edition All Things Considered Behind the Headlines KLOVE Donate to WKNO and donate to WYXR WYXR Raised by Sound Fest The University of Memphis Crosstown Concourse The Impact of the Federal Rescission on Public Media article from Corporation for Public Broadcasting Arthur on PBS Kids Learn more about "Hello, Mr. Chuck" here and here Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid article from NPR Timeline: The History of Public Broadcasting in the U.S. Educational Television Facilities Act of 1962 Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Meanwhile in Memphis conversations showcase collaboration in Memphis and beyond, and today's episode is part of a mini-series within the show: Legislately with Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. This collaboration will bring together experts and local leaders to amplify the way leaders in our community are learning, collaborating, innovating, and working to set Memphis and Shelby County up for success. Today's installment features a conversation about the ShelbyCares initiative with Dr. Jim Bailey that showcases how Memphis' Neighborhood Health Hub model is the national standard. Resources mentioned in this episode include: ShelbyCares Nieghborhood Health Hub Model Previous episodes of Legislately with Mayor Harris can be found here, here, here, here, and here This episode is made possible in partnership with Shelby County Government and Independent Bank.