Nonprofit leaders press demands for change in policing and priorities
The group Memphis Nonprofits Demand Action, put together by African American leaders of nonprofits including Natalie McKinney (from left), Cardell Orrin and Sarah Lockridge-Steckel, speak about demands for city government during a rally at City Hall on Monday, June 29. (Ziggy Mack/Special to the Daily Memphian)
The coalition of 150 local nonprofits issued a call for change two weeks ago. But they say they have seen little indication of movement and will continue to press their demands.
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