LITE Memphis equips African American and Latinx students with 21st century skills to create wealth. Students are empowered to create wealth through becoming entrepreneurs and securing high-wage jobs. The vision of LITE is to empower the next generation of leaders to close the racial wealth gap. 2014: Named one of the 5 most innovative teaching ideas by Teach for America 2016: Named one of the 20 ideas that can change the world by Forbes Change the World Competition 2018: Named on the 5 most innovative grassroots organizations driving change by the Renewal Project