MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

A still shot from Burger King surveillance video released by the Shelby County District attorney shows a DEA agent entering the kitchen of a Burger King moments before he fatally shot 41-year-old Darrin Pigram. Pigram’s death was the first in four fatal shootings by an agent assigned to the Memphis Safe Task Force.

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Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (from left), Ayanna Pressley and Summer Lee stand with Tennessee state representative Justin J. Pearson at a rally for Pearson’s congressional run at New Direction Christian Church on Friday. Photo by Kevin Wurm / MLK50 / CatchLight Local / Report For America

A large political rally Friday night showcased State Rep. Justin J. Pearson...

A statue of Ida B. Wells-Barnett at the plaza bearing her name is unveiled in 2021. Photo by Andrea Morales / MLK50

In celebration of the birth date of our journalistic inspiration, Ida B. Wells — 164 years ago — we’re sharing an article she wrote under the pen name, Iola. According to “The Light of Truth: Writings of an Anti-Lynching Crusader,” by the time she wrote this...

Tennessee Republican gubernatorial candidates, clockwise from left, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Rep. John Rose and state Rep. Monty Fritts talk death penalty methods and the National Guard in Memphis. Photos by John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout

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MLK50: Justice Through Journalism and other media have won access to juvenile court delinquency proceedings after filing a lawsuit.

The lawsuit was filed in November 2025 on behalf of MLK50, The Daily Memphian, The...