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Since 1877, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church has been a symbol of respect, blessings, and service.

There has been a constant challenge to accommodate tourism and Church activities, and with this 6,330 square foot addition by architects Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood (along with Russell Construction) was the first expansion since its initial construction.

The Dexter King Memorial Legacy Center includes space for administrative and educational requirements, contributing to the growth and enhancement of the Legacy. It is an active meeting space and can accommodate 150 people with space for eight (12 ft x 14 ft) private areas.

The late Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, Founder and Chair of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., Inc. (Women’s Organizational Movement for Equality Now, Inc.) committed to donate a statue of Dr. King for the new courtyard.

The statue will be one of fourteen (14) commissioned by Mrs. Lowery, to document civil rights history. The commemorative courtyard of the Legacy Center will be paved with approximately 1,280 individually engraved bricks, which are offered at $250.00 each. Sponsors may choose to honor a family, friend, or organization by having a name engraved on a brick in symbolic support of the completion of this very special project.