VISION
Memphis For All is fighting to build a different kind of city and state, one that is run for and by all of us. We need an economy that works for all of us, instead of one rigged for corporations; we need a legal system that treats everyone fairly, instead of one rigged against Black and Brown people; and we need a democracy that is truly run for and by the people.
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Memphis For All is part of a long history of struggle, to make the constitution live up to its promise, bring healing and righteousness to this country, and build a society truly founded in equality, solidarity, liberty and justice for all.
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when we fight for a
memphis for all
we win!
OUR VICTORIES
unseated incumbents and elected public school champions
After a superintendent search plagued by a lack of transparency, Memphis For All fought to ensure the community's voice was heard. Our efforts led to our Political Director being unlawfully banned from School Board meetings, but we didn't back down. We unseated the incumbent who led the search and helped elect new champions of public education to the board—ushering in stronger leadership for our youth.
helped to secure the first woman-majority council
In the 2024 Memphis City Council elections, we worked to elect champions who put our working families, the environment, and youth first. This is the first woman-majority in the Council in its 55-year history. We also helped our endorsee, Councilwoman Jerri Green, to flip a historically red seat to blue.
Advocated for community-led superintendent search
Following a scandal with the previous Superintendent, a national search for Superintendent of Memphis Shelby County Schools. This search was initially led by a private firm, who had botched the process and included very little community input. Memphis For All joined the fight and worked with the Board to create a more transparent process, resulting in a community-supported Superintendent and the conclusion of a nearly two year search.
fought the expulsion of
rep. justin j. pearson
In April of 2023, Memphis For All endorsee and Representative Justin J. Pearson was expelled from the state legislature for joining parents and youth in protesting inaction on gun violence after the Covenant School Shooting in Nashville. Memphis For All mobilized thousands of community members to advocate for his immediate re-appointment. We continued to turn voters out for his re-election campaign several months later.
unseated most corrupt d.a. in tennessee
A Harvard Law project ranked former Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich highest in Tennessee for prosecutorial misconduct. For the first time in decades, we elected a progressive DA, Steve Mulroy. Memphis For All led a major field campaign, securing resources from national funders to deliver DA Mulroy with a major victory, winning with 56% of the vote.
policy wins from m4a Candidates
conviction review unit
living wages for all county workers
Free gun lock program
police accountability
transparent redistricting process
Universal pre-k expansion
our STRATEGY
EXPAND
Expand access, organize, and engage a real progressive vision to bring tens of thousands of people into the political process
ELECT
Recruit, train and support progressive everyday working people to run for office, especially people of color and women
RESIST
Stand up alongside social movements to fight back and stop the racist, sexist and corporate agenda attacking our communities
The issues
fair economy for all
Wealth should not be concentrated in the hands of a few. All people deserve living wages, access to housing, the ability to unionize, and accessible public transportation. Every resident should have a voice in ensuring that development in their neighborhoods pours back into their community.
education for all
Youth should have equal to a free, quality education free from corporate or political influence. We're working to stop private vouchers from defunding public schools, so that every child has access to the education they need to learn and thrive.
justice & safety for all
All communities deserve to live free from fear of police brutality, mass incarceration, and violence. Our budgets and policies should reflect priorities that actually keep people safe, not tired tough on crime tactics.