Clayborn Temple in Flames: Eyewitness Details Fire That Ravaged Civil Rights Landmark in Memphis

A devastating fire has engulfed the historic Clayborn Temple in Memphis, a cornerstone of the Civil Rights Movement. Once a rallying point for the 1968 sanitation workers’ strike, the building stood as a powerful symbol of resistance and hope. Eyewitness accounts describe the heartbreaking blaze that tore through the structure, sparking grief and reflection across the nation. As the smoke settles, the community grapples with the loss—and the urgent need to preserve what remains of this vital legacy.