Black History: Special Delivery!!
Dr. King’s assassination was not the only tragedy to occur at the Lorraine Motel on April 4, 1968. After witnessing his assassination Lorraine Bailey, (wife of the owner) had a stroke and later died. She was also the switchboard operator. This is partially why there was a delay in getting an ambulance to the hotel. The motel was African American owned and operated and hosted many black celebrities and influential figures.
Sources:
https://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/37871830/daughter-of-lorraine-motels-owners-recalls-day-mlk-died/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/03/28/lorraine-motel-mlk-assassination-witnesses/1071959001/
https://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/news/posts/the-famous-lorraine-motel
April 4, 2021 at 4:34 pm
Little do people know about this. Thank you for the reminder and enlightening curious minds. The more we know, the better the lives we live …together! Learned respect is earned respect, and that is the answer-learning, teaching, talking and listening!
April 4, 2021 at 4:54 pm
Yes!