Before the fire, the Clayborn Temple was undergoing a $25 million restoration that was slated for completion in 2026.

King was drawn to Memphis in 1968 to support some 1,300 predominantly Black sanitation workers who went on strike to protest ...

Actor and director David Oyelowo shared his thoughts about playing Martin Luther King Jr. in the 2014 historical drama Selma. On April 17, 2025, the actor sat down on the Breakfast Club Power 105.

“Dr. King’s message of unity and nonviolent activism continues to inspire us today, and this memorial will be a place for reflection and renewal for generations to come.” Martin Luther King ...

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther ... honor his death 57 years ago this month, The Root is taking a look at the life of MLK and 15 things you probably didn’t know about him. Dr. King was born ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — 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 and suffered significant ...

"The enthusiasm was very high to hear and to see Martin Luther King," he says. "Not too many people, I'm sure even my generation, could say they've seen Dr. King.” King acknowledged the ...

FILE - In this April 8, 1968, file photo, people gather at the Clayborn Temple as they prepare to march in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King in Memphis, Tenn., four days after the civil rights ...