Panel: The Intersection of the Civil Rights and Catholic Worker Movements in Memphis

Name: Panel: The Intersection of the Civil Rights and Catholic Worker Movements in Memphis
Start: 2026-03-19T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-19T20:00:00-05:00
Location: National Civil Rights Museum

Schedule

Thu Mar 19 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

National Civil Rights Museum | Memphis, TN

Join us for a powerful and timely conversation exploring the shared roots, values, and lasting impact of the Civil Rights Movement and the Catholic Worker Movement — two transformative forces that have shaped Memphis and continue to call us toward justice, dignity, and community.
This special panel will feature:
Martha Hennessy, granddaughter of Dorothy Day
Russ Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum
Anne Mulhearn, author and historian
Pete Gathje, theologian and co-founder of Manna House
Moderated by:
Fr. Stephan Brown, SVD, St. Augustine Catholic Church
Panelists will examine how faith, activism, and community organizing have intersected in Memphis — and what these movements can teach us as we work toward a more just and compassionate future.
This event is part of Dorothy Day House’s 20th Anniversary celebration, honoring our roots while looking ahead to the work still before us.
Co-Sponsored by:
St. Martin de Porres National Shrine and Institute
This is a free event, but registration is required.
Reserve your seat today.