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Hawaii displays historic photos of Martin Luther King Jr. wearing flower lei during Selma march
By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
Photographs of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. adorned with flower lei from Hawaii residents who traveled to Selma, Alabama, to join him on a pivotal Civil Rights march went on public display Tuesday in the state Capitol in Honolulu. The Selma-to-Montgomery marches galvanized passage of the Votin...
Key takeaway The Selma-to-Montgomery marches galvanized passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which did away with most barriers such as poll taxes and other forms of voter discrimination targeting Black Americans in the Deep South.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The display of historic photos in Hawaii's state Capitol, featuring Martin Luther King Jr. wearing flower lei, has a unique connection to San Antonio 's own civil rights history. While San Antonio's experiences with segregation and racial inequality differ from those in the Deep South, the city's residents have long been involved in the national conversation about voting rights and social justice. The photos serve as a testament to the power of grassroots activism and the impact that individuals from across the country, including Hawaii, had on the Civil Rights movement. As San Antonio continues to grapple with issues of voter access and discrimination, the story of the Hawaii delegation's journey to Selma offers a poignant reminder of the importance of civic engagement and the role that ordinary people can play in shaping the course of history. The exhibit's themes of community and solidarity are particularly relevant in a city like San Antonio, where diverse communities have come together to advocate for social change.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Photographs of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. adorned with flower lei from Hawaii residents who traveled to Selma, Alabama, to join him on a pivotal Civil Rights march went on public display Tuesday in the state Capitol in Honolulu. The Selma-to-Montgomery marches galvanized passage of the Votin...
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