Guest Column: ‘Living in Memphis means choosing life over fear’
Guest columnist Andrew Vincent says, “Keep choosing, serving, loving and enjoying 901 — and keep running toward the good in the city, not away from it in fear.” (Courtesy Andrew Vincent)
Andrew Vincent
Andrew works in education and is a member of the Rye or Die Run Club. He lives in Midtown with his wife, Haley, 3 kids, and 2 dogs.
“We can’t let people who don’t actually live in Memphis tell us how terrible our own city is. ... Yes, there’s risk here – but there’s also rhythm, resilience and beauty.”
Related stories
Opinion: Environmental justice is not negotiable
“Every person has the right to breathe clean air, drink clean water and live free from the fear of corporate exploitation.”
Opinion: We must address forensic crime lab needs
“Failure to act will increase backlogs, slow investigations, and create questions regarding the reliability of forensic evidence in the courtroom. That is why a taskforce should be developed including key stakeholders and experts in forensics to build local capacity.”
Opinion: This Halloween, wear a mask — but don’t hide behind it.
“On Nov. 1, may we learn to do a better job of taking off our masks, the facades that sometimes blind us from being who we really are and becoming the blessings we were meant to be.”
Comments
Want to comment on our stories? If you’re a subscriber, scroll down to the comments. If you’re not a subscriber, only paid subscribers can add their thoughts, so subscribe now. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.