FROM IMAGINATION TO IMPACT
One of the most powerful stories America has ever heard began at Historic Clayborn Temple. Help us carry this story into the future.
The Power of Story
One of the most powerful stories America has ever heard is the story of the 1968 Sanitation Workers’ Strike. The building that held that story, Historic Clayborn Temple, was at the heart of this moment that changed our country forever.
In 1968, Memphis’ sanitation workers stood together for dignity, for safe working conditions, and for fair treatment. They carried signs that read “I AM A MAN,” a declaration of their full humanity. That declaration still stands on the grounds of Historic Clayborn Temple today.
Click below to download our I AM A MAN booklet that details the history of this work.
A Personal Invitation
Welcome from anasa troutman
Anasa Troutman, CEO of The Big We, shares how we are rebuilding Clayborn Temple as a center for culture, connection, and opportunity in Memphis and the South, why it matters, and how you can get involved.
Why This Moment Matters
Holding, stewarding, and sharing our stories matter deeply, and stories reach their full power when we bring them to life. Stories brought to life become pathways to the future, and they give us what we need to create the future we want.
That is exactly what we are doing at The Big We, in all of our work and with Clayborn Temple in particular. This story holds everything we need to know to create a future where everybody is taken care of. Beloved Community, where everyone can experience safety, love, joy, and abundance, lives in the DNA of this work and in this building.
We want you to walk this pathway with us.
Meet Eleanor
We count on this visionary to define strategic priorities, allocate resources responsibly, and ensure every decision reinforces long-term value creation.
Meet Emmett
We trust this leader to synchronize production, logistics, and support functions, cultivating dependable processes that uphold our service commitments.
Technology Integration
Discovery
We conduct rigorous evaluations that illuminate inefficiencies and establish a definitive baseline for improvement.
Implementation
Proactive identification and mitigation safeguard assets and uphold regulatory compliance.
Optimization
We cultivate expertise through structured training and mentorship that empower teams to drive sustained progress.