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Editor's Note: This interview was conducted by Tafui Owusu to help uplift the voices and stories of community members who have been instrumental in developing the More for Memphis plan. Justin Merrick is the Executive Director of the Center for Transforming Communities (CTC). These areas include South Memphis, Soulsville (SouthCity), Orange Mound, Hollywood, Smokey City and Klondike, Douglas, Frayser, and Binghamton.