Memphis has long had legendary women pushing the city forward. Among those is Ida B. Wells Barnett, the journalist, teacher and anti-lynching crusader whose life was threatened because of her views ...

The Museum is proud to continue its tradition of offering FREE admission, made possible through the generous support of FedEx, which has underwritten free or reduced King Day admission for the ...

The historic Clayborn Temple in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, was engulfed in fire on early Monday morning, April 28. The fire, which started around 1:30 a.m., is likely to cause total loss, and most ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Shedding more light on a difficult chapter in Tennessee history will soon be a reality, but Wednesday afternoon Governor Bill Haslam signed a bill setting up a special ...

The museum and Unite Memphis' partnership encourages a new future for the city of Memphis with a new level of engagement and opportunities. The National Civil Rights Museum and Unite Memphis have ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Clayborn Temple played a significant role in the civil rights movement in Memphis and the United States. The sanitation workers strike that brought Dr. Martin Luther King Junior ...

Stand for Children Tennessee and the American Civil Liberties Union submitted a flurry of public records requests to see what, if any, changes have been made to the Memphis Police Department following ...

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Memphis Tourism launched a new $40 Civil Rights Pass offering access to key historical sites. The pass includes entry to the National Civil Rights Museum, Pink Palace Mansion, and a discount on a ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Tennessee demanded Friday that the Memphis Police Department comply with a Civil Rights-era consent decree limiting their ability to watch ...

Memphis is a city steeped in history, culture, and a rhythm that echoes with the sounds of its legendary musical heritage. A four-day adventure in this vibrant southern gem promised me an immersive ...