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Memphis, Tennessee
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The plaza honors the 1968 sanitation workers' strike, where workers carried signs reading 'I Am a Man' to demand better working conditions and respect. source: Memphis Travel
The phrase became a powerful symbol of the civil rights movement, emphasizing the dignity and humanity of African American workers. source: National Civil Rights Museum
It is situated close to the National Civil Rights Museum, which is built around the former Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. source: National Civil Rights Museum
The plaza features sculptures and installations that reflect the themes of justice, equality, and human rights. source: Memphis Travel
Local artists and community members collaborated to ensure the plaza accurately represents the spirit and history of the 1968 strike. source: Memphis Flyer
