The Lynching Sites Project of Memphis received the Zion Preservation Award from the Zion Community Project at its Tenth Annual Fundraising Benefit on November 1 st at Rhodes College. The Zion Project manages the conservation of the historic Zion Cemetery, burial grounds for over 30,000 African-Americans. The organization noted LSP’s commitment to recognize victims of racial terror and its strong desire for community inclusion. Board President Laura Gettys, along with Project Leader Leonard Blakely, who substituted for VP Iris Love-Scott accepted the honor on behalf of LSP. Beverly Robertson Interim Leader of the Greater Memphis Chamber served as the presenter. Laura and Leonard thanked the group with brief acceptance speeches. The
surprise recognition by this well-known society proves that the Lynching Sites Project is strengthening its mission of racial healing.