Meili Powell
Meili Powell graduated from the University of Washington in 2017 with a BA in History, BA of Arts in Early Childhood and Family Studies, and a minor in Education, Learning, & Society. After graduation, Meili joined Teach for America in Memphis, Tennessee, where she taught elementary school for three years. Currently, Meili works as a literacy coach for ALLMemphis (Access Language & Literacy). In the future, Meili plans to graduate school for public policy and then continue working as an advocate for educational equity.
Articles by Meili Powell
Ernest “Rip” Patton (1940–2021)
Ernest “Rip” Patton, Jr., a civil rights activist and a veteran of the Freedom Riders, was born in 1940 in...
May 28th, 2017
Tawana Glenda Brawley (1972- )
Tawana Brawley is an African American woman from Wappinger’s Falls, New York, who became known when she was 15 years...
June 10th, 2017
Omarosa Manigault (1974- )
Omarosa Manigault, commonly known as simply “Omarosa,” is a political aide in the Donald J. Trump Administration. She currently operates...
June 10th, 2017
Ada M. Fisher (1947- )
Dr. Ada M. Fisher is a retired physician and a recurrent Republican candidate for office. Fisher was born on October...
June 11th, 2017
Stacey Dash (1967- )
Stacey Lauretta Dash is an American actress and talk show host. She is most widely known for co-starring in the...
June 14th, 2017
Philippa Schuyler (1931-1967)
Philippa Duke Schuyler was an African American child prodigy, pianist, composer, journalist, and author. She became famous in the 1930s...
June 14th, 2017
Erma Clardy Craven (1918-1994)
Erma Clardy Craven was an African American leader in the pro-life movement. Craven helped start various “pro-life” organizations such as...
July 23rd, 2017
Lynne Patton (1973- )
In June 2017, Lynne Patton, Vice President of the Eric Trump Foundation and a senior assistant to Eric Trump, was...
July 23rd, 2017
C. Delores Tucker (1927-2005)
C. Delores Tucker is best remembered as a civil rights trailblazer who fought for women of color and toward the end of her life against...
July 9th, 2018
Orange Mound, Memphis (1890- )
Orange Mound is an African-American neighborhood located in the southeast part of the Memphis, Tennessee. Orange Mound is the first African...
July 30th, 2018
Naomi Osaka (1997- )
Naomi Osaka is a Japanese–Haitian professional tennis player. She is most famous for her upset victory over Serena Williams in the U.S. Open on September...
September 9th, 2018
Memphis Minnie (1887-1973)
Memphis Minnie, known as the “Queen of the Blues,” was a singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Her title stems from her...
September 25th, 2019