A peaceful protest march in Memphis, Tennessee, led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in support of striking Black sanitation workers, was interrupted by violence and unrest. What began as a demonstration for fair wages and dignified working conditions turned into a chaotic scene after clashes broke out. The National Guard was called in, and one teenager, Larry Payne, was killed by police. The incident deeply impacted Dr. King, who returned to Memphis days later—where he was assassinated on April 4, 1968. The march became a defining moment in the Civil Rights Movement and labor rights struggle.
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