The Tri-State Defender - April 11, 2024

Week of: April 11, 2024

Keys to wealth building

NAREB Realtist Week 2024 seeks to answer big questions about wealth building — Page 6

CULTURE

CREATIVE PLATFORM

Memphis artists and creatives gather at Evolution Pop Culture Education Summit. — Page 5

PERSPECTIVE

STUDENTS

EXPERIENCING STRESS

The mental health crisis in urban schools: A call for action. — Page 3

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Are you a nonprofit in Memphis? PBWM Grant Deadline is April 26

By TSD Newsroom

e Philanthropic Black Women of Memphis (PBWM) announced ursday that it is o ering grants of up to $5,000 to local nonpro ts focused on economic self-su ciency within Shelby County.

Eligible organizations, which must possess a 501(c)(3) status and operate on an annual budget of less than $250,000, are invited to apply for this annual funding opportunity.

Sharon Devine Harris, president of PBWM, emphasized the organization’s commitment to supporting the community.

“It is our responsibility to give back to the community that has given us so much,” Harris said. “Our members look forward to reviewing the applications and awarding grants to organizations providing exceptional support to our residents.”

e grants aim to bolster e orts in career development, education, entrepreneurship, scholarship, and health, re ecting PBWM’s broader mission to foster economic empowerment. However, the organization clari ed that it would not fund individuals, for-pro t entities, churches, or initiatives promoting religious activities. Additionally, projects must not start before the grant process completion and must comply with federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws concerning equal employment opportunities.

Interested nonpro ts can access grant applications now, with a deadline set for April 26, 2024.

e selection process will include application reviews, with interviews to be conducted by May 1. Finalists will

be announced by May 15, and the grant recipients will be revealed on May 31, 2024.

For more details on the grant and the application process, visit PBWM’s website at http://pbwmemphis.org.

About Philanthropic Black Women of Memphis:

Founded in January 2005, PBWM is a group of eight progressive and civic-minded women dedicated to contributing positively to their community.

e organization, privately funded by its members, focuses on initiatives that promote community growth and individual empowerment in Memphis.

“It is our responsibility to give back to the community that has given us so much. Our members look forward to reviewing the applications and awarding grants to organizations providing exceptional support to our residents.”

— Sharon Devine Harris, president of Philanthropic Black Women of Memphis

The mental health crisis in urban schools: A call for action

By Curtis Weathers, TSD Education Columnist

When you talk to educators who are on the front lines in our schools, you can’t help but sense the mental anguish they all su er with on a daily basis, especially in our urban schools. e emotional stress at every level seems overwhelming at times.

e mental health crisis in our nation’s K -12 schools is a real and troubling phenomenon and has, in many places, reached epidemic proportions, with countless students, teachers,

Curtis Weathers

and administrators battling anxiety, depression, trauma, and other psychological challenges that can profoundly impact academic performance, social relationships, and overall well-being.

e severity and scope of this crisis cannot be overstated.

K-12 teachers are increasingly feeling the impact of student mental health

issues in their classrooms. As the prevalence of anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges among students continues to rise, teachers are o en on the front lines of identifying and supporting students in distress.

is surge in mental health challenges is not a new phenomenon but has been exacerbated by the disruptions of the pandemic, the pressures of social media, and an overwhelming focus on academic performance.

Mental health challenges, of course, can signi cantly a ect academic

performance. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, students with mental health problems are more likely to have lower grades, higher absenteeism rates, and are at a greater risk of dropping out of school.

In a report from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in six youth ages 6-17 in the U.S. experience a mental health disorder each year, and suicide has become the second leading cause of death among young people aged 10-34. ese sta-

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tistics underscore the urgent need for schools, communities, and policymakers to prioritize mental health support and intervention as a critical component of K-12 education.

In addition, an estimated 31.9% of adolescents aged 13-18 have an anxiety disorder, while 13.3% have major depressive episodes.

But this surge in mental health challenges isn’t just a statistic, it disrupts classrooms, hinders students’ ability to learn, and potentially leads to tragic outcomes.

I speak with teachers daily, and many of them feel overwhelmed and illequipped to handle the complex mental health needs of their students. e emotional labor of supporting students in crisis, coupled with the demands of teaching and the lack of su cient mental health resources in many schools, can create a challenging and, quite frankly, unsustainable environment for educators.

So, what’s the answer?

ere’s no single, easy answer to the complex problem of mental health and

its impact on K-12 education. However, to combat this crisis in our nation’s schools, a multi-pronged, proactive approach is crucial.

Proactive mental health support and early intervention ensure that students, sta , and teachers have the resources and support they need to succeed both academically and professionally.

In my research, I found several school systems across the country that have implemented notable initiatives to address mental health issues. One such example is the Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) in Maryland. BCPS has taken a proactive and comprehensive approach to support the mental well-being of its students and sta .

For example, BCPS has partnered with local mental health organizations to provide a wide range of services, including family therapy, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, family therapy, and community-based clinics.

e district has trained its sta in trauma-informed practices to better understand and support students who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and chronic stress. BCPS has implemented restorative

practices as an alternative to traditional disciplinary measures, focusing on building relationships, repairing harm, and creating a positive school climate.

e district has also prioritized the mental health of its sta by o ering wellness programs, employee assistance services, and professional development opportunities related to self-care and stress management.

e district actively engages families and community partners in its mental health initiatives, hosting workshops, events, and outreach programs to raise awareness.

While the district’s model is not perfect and continues to face challenges, it serves as a promising example of a school district taking a holistic, systemic approach to address mental health issues in an urban educational setting.

By prioritizing mental wellness in the educational system, we can support students’ academic success, overall well-being, and ability to thrive. Students equipped with coping mechanisms and emotional regulation skills are better prepared to manage their academics and the challenges in their lives.

For our teachers and sta , supporting

mental health reduces job-related stress and decreases the risk of leaving the profession, which these days is immensely important.

Prioritizing mental well-being contributes to a greater sense of ful llment and motivation for educators. When teachers feel well, they are better equipped to create an e ective teaching and learning environment for their students.

Given the escalation in mental health challenges among urban students and teachers, we must conclude that mental health is no longer merely a concern in this setting but a critical and transformative dimension of modern education. Schools can no longer focus merely on academics without addressing students’ emotional needs because those needs directly impact learning success.

is necessitates rethinking traditional educational models, investing in mental health resources, and training educators to understand and support mental well-being, not just as an addon but as a fundamental element for achieving educational goals.

By TSD Newsroom

Recently, Memphis’ creative community converged at the annual Evolution Pop Culture Education Summit.

Hosted by Heal the Hood Foundation of Memphis at the Power Center Academy on March 23, the event aimed to upli and empower local creatives in a celebration of positive artistic expression.

e summit showcased a diverse array of talent, with panel discussions featuring celebrated comic book creator Martheus Wade, wrestler Dustin Starr, cartoonist Katie Jones, and 3D printing specialist Larry Evans. Conversations explored topics such as AI’s evolving role in art, pathways into creative careers, and the sources of artistic inspiration.

“We believe that art can change the culture of the city if we are responsible with the gi s that God has given us,” said LaDell Beamon, founder of Heal the Hood Foundation.

“Many times, we see art that is an expression of anger, violence, drugs, and degrading behavior that a ects the way children see their future being celebrated and awarded,” Beamon continued. “ e summit changes the narrative by giving creatives a platform to create and celebrate art that isn’t agenda-driven.”

e event kicked o with an energetic performance by the Kirby High School Marching Band and featured additional performances by Preacher Man, Rell Meyers & Ruby, B-Radical & R-Love, and event co-host Ken Ken Worldwide.

Project Manager Natasha Clay Hill played a vital role in organizing the successful event, which included a variety of engaging vendors and food trucks for attendees to enjoy. Sponsorship from Attorney Angela Green and State Representative Karen Camper

■■ CULTURE Memphis artists and creatives gather at Evolution Pop Culture Education Summit

“Many

times, we see art that is an expression of anger, violence, drugs, and degrading behavior that affects the way children see their future being celebrated and awarded. The summit changes the narrative by giving creatives a platform

to create and celebrate art that isn’t agenda-driven.”

— LaDell Beamon

provided key support for the summit.

Heal the Hood Foundation of Memphis is a 501(c)(3) nonpro t organization using arts and media science to enact positive change in the region. To learn more about the foundation or donate, visit www.hthmemphis.org or call 901-566-0743.

The Evolution Pop Culture Education Summit was a day of music, dance and creative expression. The event was hosted by the Heal The Hood Foundation, which was founded by Ladell Beamon, seen below hyping the crowd and mixing it up at the DJ booth.

(Photos: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/Tri-State Defender)

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‘What to do with

NAREB Realtist Week 2024 seeks to answer big questions about wealth building

By Lee Eric Smith lesmith@tsdmemphis.com

My mother died almost ve years ago, in April 2019. I never imagined I’d type these next words, but in hindsight, I’m glad she passed when she did, before COVID-19 shut down everything.

Had she lived another year, she likely would have died in the asssited living home where she was staying – without me or my brothers being able to see her before passing, or giving her a proper funeral for that matter. ank God she didn’t leave us with those problems.

No, bless her heart, she le us with another problem. She le me and my brothers the home house we grew up in, the one she and my dad built in the 1950s. But there was no legally valid will to say who got the house. We wrangled over it for a few years, but my brothers have built lives elsewhere, and eventually deeded the house – and the responsibilities thereof – to me.

And so the question falls to me, like so many of us who have inherited property:

“What do we do with Big Mama’s House?”

at’s the big question that will be tackled during the National Association of Real Estate Brokers’ National Realtist Week 2024. As part of NAREB’s 100-City Wealth Building Tour, the Memphis chapter is hosting a week of activities aimed at increasing black wealth — more speci cally, increasing black land ownership.

A week of activities culminates on Saturday, April 13, at Greater Faith COGIC with a free workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. e featured panel, “What To Do with Big Mama’s House?” will provide tips on keeping and leveraging inherited property into generational wealth.

I spoke with Daryl Lewis, local president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers’

Memphis Chapter about NAREB’s “Building Black Wealth Tour,” aimed at arming people of color with the knowledge to build wealth. And as a owner of inherited property, I asked about Big Mama’s House. Here’s our conversation, edited for clarity and length: Tri-State Defender: I’m eager to dive into the importance of Realtist Week, especially its focus on wealth building in our communities. Can you share why it’s crucial and its local impact?

Daryl Lewis, NAREB Memphis President: Sure. So National NAREB President Courtney Johnson Rose wanted to embark on a 100-city tour to build black wealth through real estate. We’ve discovered that real estate is a fundamental part of wealth-building portfolios, especially in the black community, where it has traditionally been a means of generational wealth. ere are no millionaires who have been created without real estate as a part of their portfolio. Especially within the black community, real estate has been one thing that was able to be passed down from generation to generation to create wealth. Memphis, as a majority minority city, we should own more real estate.

But some of our neighborhoods have been le desolate and people have moved out of the city due to economic woes. But now we are seeing it seen where if someone can a ord $1,700 a month in rent, they can buy a home cheaper than that.

TSD: Memphis seems to be a renter’s market, with investors impacting property values. How does this trend a ect wealth building for those looking to buy homes to live in?

Lewis: Well, one of the things that we’re doing with the 100 City Black Wealth Tour is a workshop called “What to do with Big Mama’s House.” at’s going to be one of the segments that’s going to be taught on Saturday.

By selling off legacy property, people have sold off their family’s legacy. Some people have lost their family’s legacy by not maintaining it, paying the property taxes, keeping it up. And while investors have come in and bought it up, it’s not totally investors’ fault. We should have been wise enough to maintain our family’s legacy versus squandering it all for a few pennies.

Some people have gotten so greedy, they’re saying, “Look, let me capitalize o the market.” But what they didn’t realize is that in doing so, you actually have injured the African American community more.

TSD: “What to Do with Big Mama’s House?” at sounds intriguing, especially because I have inherited property when my mom died in 2019. What should we do with “Big Mama’s House?”

Lewis: Redevelop it. Build on it. But do not sell it. God is not making any more land and there are no people of any race, creed or color that does not have real estate in their portfolio as a wealth building tool — none. So, if you have property that you’re sitting on, and it is in an area where you can see the possible redevelopment may come, do not sell.

Even if you don’t see an opportunity where redevelopment can happen right now, do not sell. at land is valuable in some aspect. Even if you’re just using it to put a community garden

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Lee Eric Smith

Big Mama’s House?’

on. Allow somebody to farm that particular plot of land, no matter how big or how small, or grow your own crops. Watermelons, greens or whatever the case may be. Maintain that property because it gives you ownership.

And if you needed to put a trailer on it, if the laws would provide for it, then you could put a trailer on it and have your place to live. Tiny homes have never hurt anybody — you just need shelter, right? So if you could build a tiny home for less than $50,000 to $60,000, that is still an opportunity to live cheaper than they would be paying rent. It’s still an opportunity.

TSD: I get it. But real talk: ere are a lot of people out here worried about what they’re

going to eat tonight. Bridging the gap between living paycheck to paycheck and adopting a wealth-building mindset can be challenging. How do you address this shi , especially among those struggling daily?

Lewis: We won’t be able to help everybody. Even e Bible says the poor you will have with you always. It also indicates that our people perish for the lack of knowledge. But knowledge is only as good as the person that will implement that knowledge they are given.

Really, it’s up to every individual to decide that the solution is greater than the pain. We won’t convince everybody that the homeownership is the best way to generational

wealth. We won’t convince everybody that they shouldn’t have the best of everything and they got to start somewhere. at they got to crawl before they walk. You won’t convince everybody of that.

But what you have to do is help those that you can with what you can while you can. If they don’t come and get the knowledge, it’s not because it wasn’t o ered. And it’s not because it wasn’t free. It was because they didn’t come and get it and didn’t put it in place.

So, people just need to come get the information and nd out what we can do to help them, because again, our people perish for the lack of knowledge.

While Memphis experienced more than 95 percent of the total solar eclipse, TSD Interim Editor Lee Eric Smith took his family to nearby Jonesboro, which was, for about 3 minutes, completely blacked out. Little Lee Eric adjusts his glasses to watch the moon move across the path of the Sun. The Smiths took in the eclipse at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.

Taylor Williams, co-host of “The Taylor and Amy Show” about retro technology, shows little Lee and a new friend how her Astroscan telescope can show a reflection the eclipse.

TSD Design Editor Brian Ramoly took in the eclipse while visiting relatives in Little Rock and took this stunning image of the totality.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Shelby County Government has issued Sealed Bid number I0008266, Agricenter International RV Park – New Shower/ Restroom Facility (Support Services). Information regarding this Bid is located on the County’s website at www.shelbycountytn.gov . At the top of the home page, click on the dropdown box under “Business”, Click on “Purchasing” and “Bids” to locate the name of the above-described Sealed Bid.

SEALED BID-I000866 DUE DATE WEDNES-

DAY, MAY 08, 2023 AT 2:30 PM CST (SB-I000866), Agricenter International RV Park – New Shower/ Restroom Facility (Support Services)

Shelby County is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, drug-free with policies of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or military service.

By

order of

LEE HARRIS, MAYOR SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Legal Notice Request of Bid

Barton Malow Builders | Grinder Taber Grinder | Allworld, an Association, is soliciting proposals for work associated with the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium Bid Package #01 East Renovations and Enabling, City of Memphis, TN. Electronic copies of plans, specifications, and other related bid documents for this Request for Bid can be obtained by sending an email request to Whitney.Thomson@bartonmalow.com. An invitation to BuildingConnected will be provided for accessing the documents. Proposals, bids, or responses will be accepted by Barton Malow Builders | Grinder Taber Grinder | Allworld, an Association via BuildingConnected website no later than Thursday, April 18, 2024. Questions or Request for Information concerning the proposal can be submitted via BuildingConnected messaging platform, or via email to Whitney. Thomson@bartonmalow.com, no later than Friday, April 12, 2024.

Bid prices must be valid for no less than ninety (90) days from the date of the bid.

Please note that participation by certified minority-owned businesses is encouraged, and this project will have a participation goal.

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By order of:

Terry

Blue,

President

A.A.E.

and CEO Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Derrick Johnosn

Tax Parcel #: 05004500000020

Tax Sale #: 1203

Price Offered: $1,350

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 11 a.m. on 5/15/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1 MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Andrea Jones

Tax Parcel #: 04100700000410

Tax Sale #: 1801

Price Offered: $3,000

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day pe-

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riod, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 11:30 a.m. on 5/15/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank

1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1 MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Brandon Ingram & Felisha Payne

Tax Parcel #: 04203700001000

Tax Sale #: 1803

Price Offered: $3,500

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 9 a.m. on 5/16/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank

1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1 MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Jeff McKnett

Tax Parcel #: 02909200000260

Tax Sale #: 1802

Price Offered: $3,000

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 9:30 a.m. on 5/16/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

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MLK April 4:

The Men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. always show up in numbers to honor their legendary brother. (Photos: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/The Tri-State Defender)

Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson, born generations after Dr. King’s death, gives it up during April 4 festivities at the National Civil Rights Museum.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Rosalind Withers (both at left) join other dignitaries in cutting the ribbon to the Martin Luther King Jr. Reflection Park in Downtown Memphis. The park opened originally in 2018, but has been upgraded with more photos from the Ernest C. Withers Collection, and other enhancements.

Martin Luther King III delivered a rousing speech from the balcony at the Lorraine Motel where his father was shot down in 1968.

Check out new clubhouse at The Links at Pine Hills!

During the Links at Pine Hill Clubhouse ribboncutting in late March, Mayor Paul Young highlighted the project’s significance: “This historic golf course is a big, important part of the community, and we’re preserving it for many more generations to come and learn the game.” Nestled in the vibrant heart of Memphis, the Links at Pine Hill invites locals and visitors alike to witness its rich heritage and newly unveiled enhancements firsthand. Located at 930 E. Mallory Ave., Memphis, TN 38106, this historic golf course stands as a testament to community spirit and urban revitalization.

(Photos: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/ Tri-State Defender)

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