When I got the call Saturday, I was pulling up to Autozone in my 16-year-old raggedy car, check engine light on. I've been saving up for a used Altima, but am $5,000 short.
Then @gstables shared the good news. Y'all, I BAWLED in the parking lot.
Then @gstables shared the good news. Y'all, I BAWLED in the parking lot.
@gstables I am grateful to so many folks, especially the folks who were with me when I was shooting in the gym and @MLK50Memphis was just an idea. My bad-ass leadership team @andreamorales @PeggyMcKenzie1 and @deadlinedd, who motivate me and inspire me.
Big ups to @Surdna_Fndn and @communitychange, which have made this work possible. And @CFGMemphis, which has backed @MLK50Memphis when others wouldn't - and even when others gave them sh*t for doing so.
@Surdna_Fndn @communitychange @CFGMemphis @MLK50Memphis Thanks to all the women who trusted me to tell the stories about the havoc @MethodistHlth and @teamhealth debt collection practices brought to their lives, simply because they were sick and poor at the same time. Without their courage and bravery, all I would have is data.
And speaking of data, a big round of applause for @propublica, which chose me and our tiny newsroom for its Local Reporting Network in 2019 (and 2020!).
My editor @charlesornstein is a dream to work with and shares my love of Diet Coke so you know he's a good one.
@mayatmiller and @thebeenster are bright, energetic, resourceful as hell and always encouraging. They are the future of this industry and our future is bright, y'all.
Doris Burke is an amazing researcher and @paulkiel has been an invaluable resource/patient mentor.
Thank you all.
Thank you all.
