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Officials announce $1.5M in funding to rebuild Clayborn Temple

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A major announcement was made during Wednesday’s press conference about the future of Clayborn Temple after it was destroyed in an arson fire on April 28. Brent Leggs, the ...
Commercial Appeal

Clayborn Temple will be rebuilt, director says; New $1.5 million grant to jump start it

Clayborn Temple in Memphis, largely destroyed by fire on April 28, will be rebuilt. A $1.5 million grant from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund will support the reconstruction. The ...
FOX13 Memphis

Clayborn Temple gets $1.5 million boost as community gathers to remember historic church

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - One month ago, flames ripped through the historic Clayborn Temple, destroying the Memphis landmark that was a cornerstone in the Civil Rights movement. Wednesday night, the community ...