Both Memphis and Shelby County now consider racism a public health crisis. The Memphis City Council passed a resolution Tuesday. Shelby County Commissioners passed a similar resolution last month. So, what does a resolution like this change when it comes to quality of life? FOX13 spoke to County Commissioner Tami Sawyer whose resolution passed last month. READ MORE HERE: fox13.tv/2DnagzO
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