Lynching Sites Project of Memphis
Address
PO Box 111596
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 634-8037
AKA:
LSP; The Lynching Sites Project of Memphis
Description:
The Lynching Sites Project is part of the nationwide Equal Justice Initiative founded by Brian Stevenson to help memorialize over 4000 known lynchings in the US between 1877 and 1950. The organization identifies lynching victims and sites and puts up place markers and holds event to mark the site; they also cultivate relationships among the ancestors of the victims and the perpetrators to facilitate healing and understanding. The Memphis chapter focuses on incidents in Shelby County.
Hours:
Hours vary
Intake Process:
Call, email or see website for information; may also subscribe to the email newsletter at the website
Program Fees:
No Fee
Eligibility:
Open to all
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
March 22, 2024
Address Listings
Mailing (Primary)
PO Box 111596
Memphis, TN 38111
Contacts
Rich Watkins
Jessica Orians
Administrator
Phone Numbers
Main
(901) 634-8037
Legal Status:
Nonprofit (Incorporated)
Services
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Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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