As he promised shortly after being sworn in as Mayor of West Memphis, Ark., Marco McClendon (left) provided a six-month update on his progress. “I’m dreaming all the time,” said McClendon, pictured here with West Memphis NAACP chapter president Shabaka Afrika. “Our priorities are to bring economic opportunities, public safety, creating a quality school system, a cleaner city and investing in a bright future for our children.” (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley)