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Large metallic sculpture in front of a stone church building reads I AM A MAN in block letters, with names or text inscribed on its surface; a person stands in the background taking a photo.

Grantee Address:
1548 Poplar Ave.
Memphis TN 38104-2432

Grant Amount: $4,750

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I AM A MAN

The Foundation installed public art as a part of the “I AM A Man” Plaza, a public park area adjacent to Clayborn Temple, commemorating the 1968 Sanitation Workers’ Strike. The space serves as a point of reflection, inviting all people to a peaceful, interactive, and educational experience that supports the advancement of equity and justice for positive social change. The project utilized historic preservation as a route to civic and community pride and is a product of multiple partnerships between preservation and other community interest organizations.

Large metallic sculpture in front of a stone church building reads I AM A MAN in block letters, with names or text inscribed on its surface; a person stands in the background taking a photo.

A bronze sculpture featuring large block letters spelling I AM A MAN stands outdoors on a circular platform, surrounded by dry grass and leafless trees under a cloudy sky.

A large metal sculpture reading I AM AMAN stands in front of a historic stone church building with stained glass windows; several people are visible nearby under a partly cloudy sky.

Large metallic sculpture spelling I AM A MAN stands on a circular base outdoors, with engraved text on each letter. A church is visible to the right, and people are gathered nearby. Trees and buildings are in the background.