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The Memphis church pivotal in Martin Luther King Jr.'s final days suffers a devastating fire
Before the fire, the Clayborn Temple was undergoing a $25 million restoration that was slated for completion in 2026.
Memphis church key to Martin Luther King's last campaign destroyed by fire
A historic Black church in Memphis, Tennessee, that was an organizing point for Martin Luther King's last civil rights ...
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SCLC announces support of rebuilding Clayborn Temple
The SCLC was founded by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and others, to create a regional organization that could better ...
Fire destroys famed Clayborn Temple in downtown Memphis: 'This really hurts'
The site was a key meeting spot for the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike and hosted Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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1 injured in Downtown Memphis shooting, police say
One person was injured in a shooting in the Downtown Memphis area on Saturday morning. Just before 3:50 a.m., officers ...
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Fire destroys historic Clayborn Temple in Downtown Memphis Monday
The temple served as a key location during the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike and hosted Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Memphis church pivotal in Martin Luther King Jr.’s final days suffers devastating fire: ‘Inside is a total loss’
A historic Black church in downtown Memphis that was the organizing point for Martin Luther King Jr.’s final campaign in 1968 caught fire early Monday morning and suffered significant damage.
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The Memphis church pivotal in Martin Luther King Jr.’s final days suffers a devastating fire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A historic Black church in downtown Memphis that was the organizing point for Martin Luther King Jr.’s final campaign in 1968 caught fire early Monday morning and ...