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National Memorial for Peace and Justice

"A Memorial to the Lingering Horror of Lynching"

The powerful National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Alabama is meant to perturb, not console — and to encourage truth-telling far and wide.

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Upcoming Events

Memphis Lynchings Special Research Survey Public Meeting - Virtual

02/27/2026 - 11:30am

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