In our first field interview, Memphis Metropolis visits Seth Harkins of the Alcy Ball Development Corporation to learn about Alcy Ball, a South Memphis neighborhood northwest of the airport with a long history of African American homeownership and a strong sense of community. ABDC's most recent project is the Rogers Store, a long-time corner store that has been transformed into a community gathering place. 

Later in the show, Cole Bradley from High Ground News returns to brainstorm with Emily about future Neighborhood Spotlight locations and talk about High Ground's "Still Serving" series of videos highlighting Memphis restaurants operating in the pandemic. 

Links

Alcy Ball Development Corp. web site

Alcy Ball Development Corp. on Facebook

Still Serving video: Paletas in the pandemic with La Michoacana

Still Serving video: Take a pandemic-safe trip to Venezuela with Sabor Caribe