Top 5: Serve901’s Guide to Learning More about Memphis

Your group is not only going to serve great local organizations, but you’re going to learn about various issues that have historically and often presently are affecting Memphis. Check out these top 5 resources and then the deep dive section to follow.

Top 5 Recommendations to learn about Memphis past & present

Snow-covered mountains with the text 'BLACK ICE' overlayed.

  • Documentary with 8.6 Rating on Imdb.com!

    Told through the eyes of Malik Martin and Chris Dean, Black Ice follows a crew of aspiring ice climbers from the Memphis Rox gym travels to the frozen wilds of Montana, where mentors Manoah Ainuu, Conrad Anker and Fred Campbell share their love of winter adventure in the mountains.

    a) Interview / Preview

    b) Rent ($$)

Article titled "Memphis Burning" by Preston Lauterbach, part of "The Inequality Chronicles" series. Published March 2016. Includes a photo of activists protesting the death of Darrius Stewart, with a caption detailing the event. Credit: Andrea Morales for Places Journal.

  • This is a long form article from Places Journal written by Preston Lauterbach who has authored Bluff City and Beale Street Dynasty.

Map showing ACT/SAT scores and median household income in Memphis, with color-coded scores and shaded income tracts.

  • This website constructed by Memphis Teacher Residency (MTR) showcases a map depicting the correlation between ACT/SAT Scores and median income levels in various cities across America. This shows wealthier communities/neighborhoods have higher college entrance exam scores, thus showing correlation between education gap and wealth gap. Check out Memphis and your hometown (or nearest city) on this map.

Screenshot of MLK50 website featuring a historical photo of a civil rights march, articles titled 'Coretta Scott King was no prop,' news about hiring, MLK quotes, and commentary on Memphis issues.

  • This effort began during 2018 which marked 50 years since Dr. King’s assassination in Memphis. MLK50 focuses on issues that he cared about: jobs and wages, power and wealth, and black businesses.

"Just City Court Watch Judicial Report text emphasizes program goals of transparency, accountability in Shelby County's legal system, and volunteer opportunities for courtroom evaluation."

  • This is a report produced by the Just City Court Watch program. This is an effort to bring transparency to the courtroom and keeps judges accountable for their role to be dignifying and fair.

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