They come from New York City and from places smaller than some high schools. They come from college, and from careers. Their stories diverge, but they all are devoted to one cause. Teach For America recruits more than 100 people to Memphis each year. For six intensive weeks, they learn the TFA way to teach and to change the educational system.

2. African-American TV Station Broadens Presence - Thursday, May 9, 2013

A new set of programming on Comcast Channel 31 geared toward Memphis’ African-American community is continuing to broaden its presence in the city.

The Carter Malone Group has developed a website for the venture, called MUTV1, which is short for Memphis Urban Television 1. In addition to serving as its agency of record, The Carter Malone Group CEO Deidre Malone also has a show on the channel called “Dialogue with Deidre.”

3. There Goes the Neighborhood: New hope emerges in one of Memphis’ roughest areas - Monday, July 6, 2009

Hope and despair have co-existed for a long time along the stretch of Poplar Avenue between Danny Thomas Boulevard and Decatur Street. And for the past two years, the area has seen more change than just about any other inner-city avenue in Memphis.

4. Taylor Brown Apothecary Serves Downtown Community - Monday, December 22, 2008

The old church pews inside Taylor Brown Apothecary provide a clue to the purpose behind the business.

“I’m trying to give a new store an old look,” said owner Ivory Taylor.

5. County Quitclaims LandFor Senior Care Community - Friday, June 8, 2007
     Shelby County government has quitclaimed 20 parcels of land to Dr. Ivory Taylor, owner of the Taylor Brown Apothecary, according to The Daily News Online, www.memphisdailynews.com.
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