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The Moment Nears For The Ed Johnson Memorial

WUTC | By Ray Bassett

Published September 13, 2021 at 7:38 PM EDT

A design illustration of The Ed Johnson Memorial.

On Sunday, the Ed Johnson Memorial will be dedicated near the Walnut Street Bridge here in Chattanooga.

In 1906, Johnson - a young Black man - was lynched by a white mob on that bridge.

Starting on Thursday through Sunday’s dedication of the memorial, a series of community events will explore the Ed Johnson story through history, art, storytelling and remembrance.

The theme: “Courage, Truth and the Freedom to Imagine a New America.”

Donivan Brown and Mariann Martin are with The Ed Johnson Project.

Note: Ray Bassett, host and producer of WUTC's Scenic Roots, will moderate a roundtable discussion at one of the Ed Johnson events, on Friday evening at the Camp House here in Chattanooga.

Details on all the Ed Johnson events here: edjohnsonproject.com/dedication.