https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/464 The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2026 https://dailymemphian.com/article/62911 <p>&ldquo;Studying history yields a dividend: It brings us to a clearer understanding of who we are, what we believe, and what we do when the promise of our national creed does not measure up to the reality of our lives.&rdquo;</p> mckinneyc@rhodes.edu (Charles McKinney) Front Page Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/62911 Thu, 14 May 2026 07:06:00 -0500 https://dailymemphian.com/article/14504 <p>Critics point out that these tragedies occurred outside of Memphis. They also complain that activists should focus on issues such as joblessness, educational deficits and crime. But in times of crisis, public protest is essential.</p> agoudszn@memphis.edu (Aram Goudsouzian) Front Page Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/14504 Mon, 1 Jun 2020 12:20:47 -0500