Moderator Brian Clay of “The Brian Clay Chronicles” set the stage for “The Big Business of Poverty …Crisis in Memphis,” a symposium presented by Greater Memphis Media, Inc. in association with The New Tri-State Defender and held at the National Civil Rights Museum Wednesday night. Panelists (l-r): UofM professor Dr. Demetria Frank; Cedric Gray, Shelby County director of education; Mark Yates, BBA chief vision officer; and Pastor Ricky Floyd, pastor of Pursuit of God Transformation Center. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley)