The 1968 Memphis sanitation worker's strike was a pivotal point in the Civil Rights Movement. It eventually led to the fatal shooting of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lorraine Motel. Local activists say that although the tragic event left a stain on the Bluff City, it is important to remember the positive change that came in the aftermath of the strike. For the past eight years, The BIG We has been hosting community events to celebrate those contributions. During this year's series, a group of strangers met at the iconic Willie Mitchell's Royal Studios for a community sing-along. Those who attended the event spoke about how this moment in music made them feel. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Anasa Troutman: Founder & CEO of The BIG We, Cultural strategist, writer, director, producer, philanthropist, real estate developer

The BIG We: Non-profit organization

In This Place 2025 Event Series

Willie Mitchell's Royal Studios