Memphis Mayor AC Wharton and Congressman Steve Cohen introduce the Inaugural Memorial 5K Run/Walk. This event is not about walking or racing to the finish, it is about life, honoring the legacy of Dr. Benjamin Hooks, celebrating the gift he gave to our world, and extending his efforts to the masses and future generations.

This tribute to Dr. Benjamin Hooks is a non-competitive 5K (3.1 mile) fun run/walk for students, families with young children, the casual walker, the corporate professional, athlete and others who want to be involved with the new era of social leadership. It is a walk of legacy, and a gathering to show that we can each make a difference and change the world.

The event will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the National Civil Rights Museum 450 Mulberry Street, Memphis, Tennessee. For more information on the life and legacy of Dr. Benjamin Hooks, visit www.yourturnnow.org.