Dr. Clayborne Carson, a professor at Stanford University and the founder and director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute, is being honored at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. This museum houses valuable digital educational resources related to the civil rights movement, collected by Carson.

Being recognized with this award is a great honor for Dr. Carson, who is widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on the renowned activist and leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In an interview with BLACK ENTERPRISE, the esteemed professor expressed his deep appreciation for this recognition. He also emphasized that during his extensive research on Dr. King, he was particularly impressed by the remarkable life and achievements of King's wife, Coretta Scott King.

We hope you enjoyed reading about the prestigious honor bestowed upon Dr. Clayborne Carson, who will receive the National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award. This award recognizes Dr. Carson's immense contributions to the advancement of civil rights and his tireless dedication to preserving the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.