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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 KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 Piney Point
The display of historic photos in Hawaii's state Capitol serves as a poignant connection to the Civil Rights movement, but for Piney Point Village residents, the story of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Selma march may seem distant. However, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which was galvanized by the Selma-to-Montgomery marches, has a direct impact on the local community. The act's provisions have influenced voting laws and regulations in Harris County, where Piney Point Village is located. As the community continues to grow and diversify, the legacy of the Civil Rights movement and the importance of protecting voting rights remain relevant. The story of Hawaii residents traveling to Selma to support the march also highlights the power of grassroots activism and community engagement, values that are essential to the fabric of Piney Point Village and its residents.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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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