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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Transit Equity Day
Sat, Feb 07
|Orange Mound Community Center
This event is about lifting up the voices of Memphis transit riders and taking action for better, more accessible public transportation. We’ll have space to share stories, talk directly about transit challenges, and take real action together.
Time & Location
Feb 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:50 PM
Orange Mound Community Center, 2590 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38114, USA
About the event
Transit Equity Day 2026: “We Organize. We Ride. We Rise.”
Memphis, TN — February 7, 2026
Community advocates, transit riders, and allies will gather for Transit Equity Day 2026 on
Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Orange Mound Community
Center.
Transit Equity Day honors the legacy of Rosa Parks and centers the voices of Memphis’s more
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Upcoming Events
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- Thu, Mar 19Location given after registrationLearn how Immigration Court works & become a Community Observer!
- Thu, Mar 19Centenary United Methodist ChurchJoin the Better Transit for Better Memphis (BTBM) Coalition for a BTBM Postcard Party! We’re gathering community members and transit supporters to write postcards to Memphis City Council in support of our campaign demands for better, more reliable public transit.
- Multiple DatesThu, Mar 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, Mar 22Location is TBDWant to help protect your community? Join us at one of our trainings for our Rapid Reponse Hotline! The next volunteer confirmer training is on March 22nd from 5-8 pm.