The long movement for equality and justice.
3 markers in this collection.
Montgomery, AL · est. 1974
From this church near the Alabama Capitol, a young Dr. King led the 381-day Montgomery Bus Boycott after Rosa Parks's arrest. The boycott ended segregated buses and launched King to national prominence.
Selma, AL · est. 1965
Some 600 marchers crossing the bridge toward Montgomery were attacked by police with clubs and tear gas. Televised nationwide, the violence galvanized support for the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Atlanta, GA · est. 1980
King was born and spent his early childhood in this two-story Queen Anne home. The surrounding Sweet Auburn district was a thriving center of Black business and culture.