Opinion: Time for healing in Memphis after school shooting
Memphis Police cordon off the area around Cummings K-8 School, after a student was shot on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Guest Columnist
Dr. Jesse Malott
Dr. Jesse Malott is chair of Behavioral Health at Christ Community Health Center.
I have been profoundly humbled by watching how a traumatized community can shine at being a thoughtful and caring community.
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