Why should we care?
SCS’s ability to provide a quality, equitable education is being undercut by high teacher turnover and year-long teaching vacancies, as well as significant maintenance deficiencies within the schools, all of which leads to higher financial, educational, and health costs. A lack of access to wraparound services provided by qualified social workers, psychologists, and nurses inhibits the successful treatment of trauma or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Abuse, neglect, and trauma significantly increase the likelihood of suspensions, juvenile criminal behavior, and incarceration. With a median age four years below the national average, Memphis’s population can support economic development, but only if we provide children in our community access to opportunities and support.
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Rev. Lawson Memoir: Conversation and Book Signing
Sun, Feb 22
|Centenary United Methodist Church
Don't miss this opportunity to honor a living legend and engage with a story that continues to shape our understanding of justice and the beloved community.
Time & Location
Feb 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Centenary United Methodist Church, 584 E McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN 38106, USA
About the event
Join us THIS SUNDAY, February 22nd at noon!
Celebrate the release of "Nonviolent: A Memoir of Resistance, Agitation, and Love" by Rev. James Lawson Jr., one of the Civil Rights Movement's most important strategists and a close colleague of Dr. MLK Jr.
Featuring:
Co-author Emily Yellin
Rev. Lawson's son, John Lawson
Book signing & community conversation
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesThu, Feb 19Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchBetter Transit for a Better Memphis, led by daily riders and other community champions, organizes and advocates for fully funded, accessible, and equitable public transit.- Sun, Feb 22Centenary United Methodist ChurchDon't miss this opportunity to honor a living legend and engage with a story that continues to shape our understanding of justice and the beloved community.
Sun, Mar 01Scarrett Bennett CenterGamaliel Network's National Leadership Training will only be offered ONE time in 2026!
Multiple DatesFri, Mar 06Location is TBDYou’re invited to the next Organizing Revival Anchor Action!
Upcoming Events
- Multiple DatesThu, Feb 19Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchBetter Transit for a Better Memphis, led by daily riders and other community champions, organizes and advocates for fully funded, accessible, and equitable public transit.
- Sun, Feb 22Centenary United Methodist ChurchDon't miss this opportunity to honor a living legend and engage with a story that continues to shape our understanding of justice and the beloved community.
- Sun, Mar 01Scarrett Bennett CenterGamaliel Network's National Leadership Training will only be offered ONE time in 2026!
- Multiple DatesFri, Mar 06Location is TBDYou’re invited to the next Organizing Revival Anchor Action!