There are 32 article(s) tagged Charlie Caswell:

• April 2021

  • Community leaders address root causes of crime

    Crime impacts neighborhoods across the city. From Frayser to Whitehaven, community leaders discuss how to address the problem and the causes that contribute to it.

    By Omer Yusuf April 18, 2021

• January 2021

  • UTHSC widens opioid study to add focus in Frayser

    With feet on the ground and money for Uber rides, researchers hope to stop barriers that keep Black people out of treatment.

    By Jane Roberts January 25, 2021

• September 2020

  • Revamp of Links at Davy Crockett could be Frayser ‘gamechanger’

    A proposed revamp of the Links at Davy Crockett golf course is part of a growing list of potential or underway projects in Frayser.

    By Omer Yusuf September 11, 2020

• May 2020

  • Children’s Mental Health Week in Memphis features virtual activities

    A children's art show, lectures, story time with Michelle Obama and a run/walk/bike event on Saturday are planned to observe the event.

    By Jane Roberts May 03, 2020

• April 2020

  • The poor, African Americans face worst of coronavirus

    In Memphis, 75% of the fatal cases have been African Americans. The underlying health disparities that make them vulnerable aren't new; coronavirus reveals the repercussions.

    By Jane Roberts April 16, 2020

  • Efforts underway to increase COVID-19 testing sites in neighborhoods

    Frayser church volunteers its property to become needed testing site in the neighborhood. 

    By Omer Yusuf April 03, 2020

• February 2020

  • Local pastor helps others cope with trauma through his own struggles

    Charlie Caswell nearly died after being held a gunpoint as a teen. He's now helping others cope with their childhood trauma through his work with the Legacy of Legends CDC. 

    By Omer Yusuf February 17, 2020