MEMPHIS, Tenn. –– The Tyre Nichols Foundation will host a Design Charrette on April 26 in honor of Tyre Nichols, who tragically died following a violent beating by five Memphis Police Officers on January 7, 2023.
For this event, members of the community are invited to participate in creating design concepts for the Tyre Nichols Memorial Park, which will be built in Memphis. This park will commemorate Nichols’ life while providing a space for everyone within the community.
WHO:
Family of Tyre Nichols
The Tyre Nichols Foundation
The Skatepark Project
WHEN:
Friday, April 26, 2024, from 6-8 pm CT
WHERE:
National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry Street,
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
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ABOUT BEN CRUMP LAW
Through his work, nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump has spearheaded a legal movement to better protect the rights of marginalized citizens. He has led landscape-changing civil rights cases and represented clients in a wide range of areas including civil rights, personal injury, labor and employment, class actions, and more. Ben Crump Law is dedicated to holding the powerful accountable. For more information, visit bencrump.com.
ABOUT THE TYRE NICHOLS FOUNDATION
The Tyre Nichols Foundation will continue his legacy by teaching social justice awareness, providing the youth with creative resources, and empowering the community with opportunities while striving to create change.
ABOUT THE SKATEPARK PROJECT
Founded by Tony Hawk, The Skatepark Project (TSP) is a nonprofit organization working to increase access to outdoor recreation and free play through the creation of safe and inclusive community skateparks. TSP provides the resources, advocacy skills, grants and fellowship programs that guide skaters in creating their community skateparks, from conception through construction. This is a collaborative process between skaters and city authorities to invest in capital improvements that will enrich a community for decades.
The Skatepark Project’s grant programs have awarded over $11 million to help fund nearly 700 public skateparks in all 50 States, enjoyed by an estimated 9 million people annually. The organization’s International Program has provided technical and financial support to assist youth through the Skateistan educational programs in Afghanistan, Cambodia, and South Africa.
