Clayborn Temple, located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, stands as a historic monument to the Civil Rights Movement and the ongoing fight for social justice. The building, originally constructed in 1892, is significant not only for its architectural beauty but also for its central role in pivotal moments of American history. Originally built as a church for the African American congregation of the Second Presbyterian Church, the building later became known as Clayborn Temple after it became a part of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. During the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike, the temple became a key gathering place for…
