Press Advisory: Congressman Cohen to Hold Press Conference to Discuss $3.1 Million He Secured for Historic Clayborn Temple

MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will join leaders of the Historic Clayborn Temple for a press conference on Friday to discuss the $3.1 million he secured through the annual appropriations process for restoration of the church ravaged by fire one year ago.

The church was the organizing headquarters for striking sanitation workers in 1968.

What: A press conference to discuss the $3.1 million Congressman Cohen secured in his Community Project Funding request in the annual appropriations process

Who: Speakers will include Congressman Cohen; Anasa Troutman, Founder and CEO of The Big We from Historic Clayborn Temple; Willie "Hank" Henry, the District Director of the 9^th Congressional District who attended meetings at the church during the 1968 strike; and Dorcas Young Griffin, deputy chief administrative officer, Shelby County

Congressman Cohen will be available after the press conference to discuss other matters.

When: Friday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Historic Clayborn Temple is at 294 Hernando Street, Memphis (38126) Street parking is available on Hernando Street.

Please RSVP to Congressman Cohen's communications director at [email protected]

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