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MLK was in Memphis to support the trash men who were on strike for better working conditions. He was originally staying in a hotel owned by a wealthy white man until he received criticism and moved to a hotel own by a black man where he was assassinated.

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He went to Memphis to help some garbage collectors who were on strike.

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