FREE ADMISSION TO NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM ON APRIL 2 AS PART OF MLK50 COMMEMORATION

Memphis, TENN, March 30, 2018 -- Admission to the National Civil Rights Museum will be free on Monday, April 2 in honor of MLK50, the 50^th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination at the Lorraine Motel in 1968.  The free admission day is sponsored by Memphis-based FedEx as part of its ongoing support for advancing Dr. King’s legacy.  The museum’s hours for FedEx Free Day will be 9 am to 7 pm.

“As a long-time supporter of the National Civil Rights Museum, FedEx has consistently demonstrated its commitment to civil and human rights and its respect for the local community,” said Terri Lee Freeman, president of National Civil Rights Museum. 

“The free admission day is the perfect way to begin our week of MLK50 observances and give everyone an opportunity to contemplate past civil rights movements, reflect on the progress that has been made, and get renewed motivation for the work that still needs to be done.  We thank FedEx for providing free access to the National Civil Rights Museum experience, especially in commemoration of this significant milestone in our nation’s history.” 

“FedEx is proud to join the National Civil Rights Museum and other organizations across the U.S. in commemorating the 50^th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” said Shannon A. Brown, senior vice president and chief human resources and diversity officer at FedEx Express.  “Our hometown of Memphis plays a central role in the history of the Civil Rights Movement and FedEx is deeply connected to both the city and to Dr. King’s legacy. It is a privilege for us to offer free public admission to the National Civil Rights Museum in his honor.

About the National Civil Rights Museum

The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from 1619 to the present. Since the Museum opened in 1991, millions of visitors from around the world have come, including more than 90,000 students annually. Serving as the new public square, the Museum is steadfast in its mission to chronicle the American civil rights movement, examine today’s global civil and human rights issues, provoke thoughtful debate and serve as a catalyst for positive social change. 

A Smithsonian Affiliate and an internationally acclaimed cultural institution, the Museum was recognized as TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Top 5% U.S. Museum, USA Today's Top 10 Best American Iconic Attractions; Top 10 Best Historical Spots in the U.S. by TLC's Family Travel; Must See by the Age of 15 by Budget Travel and Kids; Top 10, American Treasures by USA Today; and Best Memphis Attraction by The Commercial Appeal and the Memphis Business Journal.

About Smithsonian Affiliations

Established in 1996, Smithsonian Affiliations is a national outreach program that develops long-term collaborative partnerships with museums and educational and cultural organizations to enrich communities with Smithsonian resources. The long-term goal of Smithsonian Affiliations is to facilitate a two-way relationship among the Affiliate organizations and the Smithsonian Institution to increase discovery and inspire lifelong learning in communities across America. More information about the Smithsonian Affiliations program and Affiliate activity is available at www.affiliations.si.edu.

About FedEx Corp.

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $64 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 425,000 team members to remain “absolutely, positively” focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. To learn more about how FedEx connects people and possibilities around the world, please visit about.fedex.com.

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Faith Morris
National Civil Rights Museum
901-527-1226
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