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Racial makeup of National Civil Rights Museum under fire
In Memphis the National Civil Rights Museum faces criticism that its 32 member board is too white and too tied to big business. Critics say governance should resemble the civil rights movement’s diversity, while supporters cite corporate connections aiding fundraising and operations through the Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation. The dispute has drawn interest from the City Council and black lawmakers as about 200,000 visitors per year come to view King’s Lorraine Motel room.
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