There are 9 article(s) tagged Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope:

• October 2022

  • MICAH pushes for national search for next MSCS superintendent

    Four of nine school board members agreed to a national search, along with public input through public hearings.

    By Bill Dries October 24, 2022

• August 2022

  • As early voting ends, push to Aug. 4 election day heats up

    Final early voting turnout numbers should be released Monday, and politicos on both sides of the partisan divide will study the numbers for hints at Thursday’s election results.

    By Bill Dries August 04, 2022

• March 2022

  • MICAH pushes for a conviction review unit at virtual town hall

    Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich, seeking a second eight-year term, has resisted creating a conviction review unit. 

    By Ian Round March 10, 2022

• February 2022

  • Ten organizations receive Nike Black Community Commitment Grants

    The nonprofit groups have received grants totaling $600,000 as part of a multi-year pledge by Nike Inc.

    By Christin Yates February 19, 2022

• January 2022

  • Nashville Conviction Review Unit could be a model for Shelby County

    Sunny Eaton, who runs Nashville’s Conviction Review Unit, said, “These wins are the kind that are absolutely changing lives for people who never deserved to be in that position.”

    By Ian Round January 17, 2022

• October 2021

  • MICAH calls for equity with policing, education and housing

    Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope (MICAH) presents its requests to law enforcement leaders, housing officials, legislators, and school board officials during the group’s fourth annual public meeting Sunday at Memphis Islamic Center in Cordova.

    By Yolanda Jones October 25, 2021

• June 2020

  • Interfaith leaders call for conversation about racism

    Memphis faith leaders and social justice advocates called Tuesday, June 2, for a meeting with top Memphis and law enforcement officials to address racist roots of violence against black people.

    By Wayne Risher June 03, 2020

• September 2019

  • Candidates address MICAH session on inequality

    Hundreds of people and more than 30 city candidates on the Oct. 3 ballot attended a Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope meeting Sunday at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Westwood. 

    By Abigail Warren September 16, 2019

  • Candidates to address MICAH gathering Sunday

    Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope will host its second public meeting on Sunday. Memphis candidates were invited to attend and MICAH task force leaders will provide updates on equity efforts.

    By Abigail Warren September 13, 2019