DFER Deep Dive: We Must Have Change – The Reality of Racism

Leaders of Color Discuss Today’s Reality of Racism and Inequity By Dr. Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez, with Carolina Ramirez, Biena Depena, and Constance Barnes Current race relations and community-police dynamics are finally shedding much-needed light on the struggles that communities of color have long gone through simply to exist alongside those who are entrusted with their protection.

LEADERS OF COLOR GRADUATES WIN BIG IN HISTORIC NIGHT

Marquita Bradshaw Becomes First Black Woman to Win Democratic Senate Primary MEMPHIS, TN (August 7, 2020) — In a truly historic night, Leaders of Color-Memphis graduate Marquita Bradshaw became the first Black woman to win the Democratic Senate Primary in Tennessee—and the first Black woman to win a Senate Democratic Primary in the South—on Thursday,

2020 Endorsed Candidates

LOC proudly endorses Kristy Sullivan (Shelby County School Board, District 4), Sheleah Harris (Shelby County School Board, District 5), Dominique Primer (Tennessee State House, District 84), and Anya Parker (Tennessee State House, District 90). “We are excited to endorse such great candidates, all of whom are real fighters for the community in Memphis,” said Mike