Fire destroys historic US church with ties to MLK
Summary
A historic Black church in Memphis, Tennessee, called the Clayborn Temple, caught fire and faced severe damages. The church, which was significant in the civil rights movement, was undergoing a $25 million restoration before the incident.Key Facts
- Fire broke out at the Clayborn Temple, a historic Black church in Memphis, Tennessee.
- The church faced significant damage due to the fire.
- Clayborn Temple played a major role in the civil rights marches, including one led by Martin Luther King Jr in 1968.
- The church was included in a restoration project, costing $25 million, that was supposed to be finished in 2026.
- The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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