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Tyrin Johnson Is Dead. Memphis Is Occupied. This Is Militarized “Public Safety.”

Tyrin Johnson’s killing is part of a larger militarization unfolding in Memphis, Tennessee, under Trump.

18.07.2026 7

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Earle J. Fisher

Tennessee’s War on Black Political Power Demands Not Just Outrage But Resistance

The struggle isn’t just about surviving the next election -- we must secure civil rights for the next generation.

15.05.2026 10

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Earle J. Fisher

In Memphis, Investors Benefit From AI Boom While the Public Bears Its Cos

The people most enthusiastic about the construction of AI data centers are often the least likely to live next to them.

11.04.2026 20

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MLK’s Struggle Against Policing and Surveillance Is Still Alive in Memphis Today

From surveillance of racial justice organizing to terror under Trump's Memphis task force, we face ongoing repression.

19.01.2026 20

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