I remember before they had gotten the funds and the fence was all around it in June 1990 Jackie Smith was there with a folding table and her pamphlets. Is she still alive? I didnt see her when I returned back there twice in the mid 2000s.
@tommiej3 Jackie Smith is alive and well! I would advise anyone who visits Memphis,TN to spends some time and talk with here. Just for the record, she was the last person to live in the Lorraine, before it was transformed into a Museum.
@ajones35 never said I was an expert videographer, I actually took the footage for my daughter who'd recently learned about the civil rights movement and wasn't able to go along with us
@ajones35 never said I was an expert videographer, I actually took the footage for my daughter who'd recently learned about the civil rights movement and wasn't able to go along with us
@Rhythmicons Well the whole conversation isn't on there...we were actually talking about the Elvis song "In The Ghetto" and people and their insane need to pilgrimage to Graceland. I spent many many years with inlaws who are a little more than obsessed to frighting degrees with both Elvis AND Graceland
Those weren't the original cars. It is a corporatized authentic reproduction of a tragic event...I don't think MLK would want people to be charged admission to learn about civil rights. I don't think he would want to be immortalized in such a manner either.
As much as they get from private donations from big names they probably don't need to charge admission. However, there are also government grants and federal funding available as well. WHen was the last time you paid to enter a National or State Park? Must the "bills" be paid by BANK OF AMERICA. Frankly I left that place saddened by the events that took place there and a bit nauseated at the blatant commercialism. THe lady who protests acros the street has some valid arguments as well.
I visited the museum when I went to Memphis. I tried to old back the tears, but they were falling like water by the time I left the building. I'm in my 20's and to see that and trying to envision what society was bank then was emotional.
I remember before they had gotten the funds and the fence was all around it in June 1990 Jackie Smith was there with a folding table and her pamphlets. Is she still alive? I didnt see her when I returned back there twice in the mid 2000s.
tommiej3 1 year ago
@tommiej3 Jackie Smith is alive and well! I would advise anyone who visits Memphis,TN to spends some time and talk with here. Just for the record, she was the last person to live in the Lorraine, before it was transformed into a Museum.
ddje 3 months ago
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patlenora9 1 year ago
@patlenora9 i visit there to laugh
belgiancongowasgreat 11 months ago
Why "Lorraine" ? Someone knows ?
57LorN 1 year ago
Badly shot
ajones35 2 years ago
@ajones35 never said I was an expert videographer, I actually took the footage for my daughter who'd recently learned about the civil rights movement and wasn't able to go along with us
psychokitten78 1 year ago
@ajones35 never said I was an expert videographer, I actually took the footage for my daughter who'd recently learned about the civil rights movement and wasn't able to go along with us
psychokitten78 1 year ago
jacqueline smith. all strenght to her! her sidewalk protest since 1982 against the chichi crm should not be unmentioned.
moejenning 2 years ago
Very nice. Show a video of the civil rights museum, and they say "Were in the Ghetto, on the way to Graceland" Very respectful.
Rhythmicons 2 years ago
@Rhythmicons Well the whole conversation isn't on there...we were actually talking about the Elvis song "In The Ghetto" and people and their insane need to pilgrimage to Graceland. I spent many many years with inlaws who are a little more than obsessed to frighting degrees with both Elvis AND Graceland
psychokitten78 1 year ago
"Brought to you by Bank of America"
Rhythmicons 2 years ago
thanks for filming this. i think i'll be using it in a video that i will upload later this week. check it out if you get the chance.
KeylaKeyla 2 years ago
i actually went there before. i think that its a real erie feelin i got wen i was there. cars were still there too.
locdog3002003 2 years ago
Those weren't the original cars. It is a corporatized authentic reproduction of a tragic event...I don't think MLK would want people to be charged admission to learn about civil rights. I don't think he would want to be immortalized in such a manner either.
Rhythmicons 2 years ago 4
@Rhythmicons I agree that it should be free for all who want to attend, however I also realize that bills have to be paid as well.
psychokitten78 1 year ago
As much as they get from private donations from big names they probably don't need to charge admission. However, there are also government grants and federal funding available as well. WHen was the last time you paid to enter a National or State Park? Must the "bills" be paid by BANK OF AMERICA. Frankly I left that place saddened by the events that took place there and a bit nauseated at the blatant commercialism. THe lady who protests acros the street has some valid arguments as well.
Rhythmicons 1 year ago
@Rhythmicons Yes. Martin Luther King, like I, was a socialist, and would frown upon their being a gift shop in the national Civil rights museum.
Grant691 7 months ago
I visited the museum when I went to Memphis. I tried to old back the tears, but they were falling like water by the time I left the building. I'm in my 20's and to see that and trying to envision what society was bank then was emotional.
djmilkshake83 2 years ago
whos cars are those mlks?
edunaway123 2 years ago
what is the name of the building where the shooter was @ boarding house?new rebel inn?
chevybb572 2 years ago
Went to Nashville to see Eddie Izzard!
psychokitten78 3 years ago
All the times I"ve been to Memphis I never once thought about going there. :-/
What in the world were doing that far away from home?!
tushygalore 3 years ago