Memphis, Tenn., Honors 1968 Sanitation Workers With I Am a Man Plaza

This article originally appeared at theroot.com on April 5th, 2018

The I Am a Man sculpture is the centerpiece of Memphis, Tenn.’s new plaza dedicated to the 1968 Memphis sanitation strikers.

Find a Job Live in Memphis Start a Business

Stay In The Know On All Things Memphis

Sign up for the latest in Memphis music, food & drink, news, sports, arts & more.

Explore More Articles

Jan. 7^th, 2025

5 Steak Houses in Memphis, Tennessee a Cut Above the…

5 Steak Houses in Memphis, Tennessee a Cut Above the Rest

Dec. 18^th, 2024

5 Restaurants to Try for the Best Wings in Memphis,…

5 Restaurants to Try for the Best Wings in Memphis, TN

Dec. 13^th, 2024

Six of Our Favorite Restaurants on Summer Ave in Memphis,…

Six of Our Favorite Restaurants on Summer Ave in Memphis, TN

Oct. 18^th, 2024

10 Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Memphis Restaurants You’ll Want to…

10 Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Memphis Restaurants You’ll Want to Try

Explore Memphis Food

Jul. 20^th, 2025

WAMM in Rotation: 5 Songs for July ’25

WAMM in Rotation: 5 Songs for July ’25

Jun. 22^nd, 2025

WAMM in Rotation: 5 Songs for June ’25

WAMM in Rotation: 5 Songs for June ’25

Jun. 10^th, 2025

Loud & Proud: 10 LGBQIA+ Memphis Musicians to Add to…

Loud & Proud: 10 LGBQIA+ Memphis Musicians to Add to Your Playlist

May. 29^th, 2025

Feature Shock: The 5 Most Unexpected Memphis Rap Features In…

Feature Shock: The 5 Most Unexpected Memphis Rap Features In History

Explore Memphis Music

Jul. 2^nd, 2024

5 Arts Organizations to Support This Summer in Memphis

5 Arts Organizations to Support This Summer in Memphis

Mar. 19^th, 2024

Memphis Muses: A Celebration of Women-Led Arts and Culture

Memphis Muses: A Celebration of Women-Led Arts and Culture

Feb. 22^nd, 2024

Celebrating Black Theater and Performance Arts in Memphis!

Celebrating Black Theater and Performance Arts in Memphis!

Feb. 15^th, 2024

5 Memphis Artists to Check Out for International Month of…

5 Memphis Artists to Check Out for International Month of Black Women in the Arts

Explore Memphis Art

Jul. 25^th, 2025

From Memphis to the Majors: Tiger Baseball Makes National HEADLINES…

From Memphis to the Majors: Tiger Baseball Makes National HEADLINES in 2025

Jul. 17^th, 2025

City of Memphis Awards $6.5M in Grants to Support Housing,…

City of Memphis Awards $6.5M in Grants to Support Housing, Homelessness Prevention & Neighborhood Revitalization

Jul. 15^th, 2025

Memphis Startup MedHaul Joins Google’s National AI Initiative

Memphis Startup MedHaul Joins Google’s National AI Initiative

Jul. 2^nd, 2025

Memphis Leads the Nation as the Only Major City Where…

Memphis Leads the Nation as the Only Major City Where Women Own More Businesses Than Men

Explore Memphis News

Apr. 23^rd, 2025

Memphis Influencers, Bloggers, YouTubers, & TikTokers You Need To Be…

Memphis Influencers, Bloggers, YouTubers, & TikTokers You Need To Be Following

Mar. 13^th, 2025

Three Years In, WiMM Continues to Showcase the City’s Brightest…

Three Years In, WiMM Continues to Showcase the City’s Brightest Women Artists

Dec. 6^th, 2024

Meet Payton Willis: Dreams and Determination Paving the Way for…

Meet Payton Willis: Dreams and Determination Paving the Way for Success

Dec. 6^th, 2024

Meet Ariday Acosta: A Trailblazer and Advocate for First-Generation Students

Meet Ariday Acosta: A Trailblazer and Advocate for First-Generation Students

Explore Memphian Stories

#BringYourSoul to be featured on our social media

Tigers in the Wild: Summer Edition 🐯☀️ Su

We Are Memphis is looking for a Memphis-based visu

July in Memphis just hits different ☀️ #roma

From the streets to the stages, the food to the fa

Celebrate freedom, culture, and community at Memph

🌈 Memphis is bursting with Pride this weekend a

Memphis is ALIVE in June!! Pride Month, Black Musi

We couldn’t close out the month without showing

Did you catch this story during #MentalHealthAware

🕊️ @clayborn_temple is more than bricks and s

AAPI Heritage Month isn’t over yet, Memphis! The

Tucked in the heart of the Berclair neighborhood i

Get The Guide To Soul City