There are 5 article(s) tagged Ricky Wilkins:

• October 2023

  • Ricky Wilkins, passionate advocate for Black political unity, dies at 58

    The attorney, congressional contender and former chairman of the Memphis Housing Authority Board died last week when his brain cancer returned. Wilkins charted a political course that called for greater Black political unity in recent years.

    By Bill Dries October 26, 2023

• January 2021

  • First week of new presidental administration shows local partisan divide largely intact

    The week featured some social media sniping, a MLK Day rebuke and a video plea from Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris Ray.

    By Bill Dries January 25, 2021

• December 2020

  • Black leaders speak from heart about COVID, Christmas

    Leaders implore citizens, particularly those of color, to gather virtually for the holiday.

    By Jane Roberts December 21, 2020

• April 2019

  • Herenton opens campaign for Memphis mayor with charges of ‘elitism’ in city’s prosperity

    The former mayor drew several hundred people to southwest Memphis as his opens his challenge of incumbent mayor Jim Strickland on the Oct. 3 city ballot.

    By Bill Dries April 08, 2019

• December 2018

  • City Council calls six a quorum, as four hire attorney

    Six Memphis City Council members on Tuesday, Dec. 11, approved 39 resolutions from the delayed Dec. 4 agenda as the four members not present sent their lawyer to the special session at City Hall.

    By Bill Dries December 12, 2018