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Hawaiian Leis and Selma's Legacy | Birmingham News
New photos reveal Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. adorned with flower leis gifted by a historic Hawaiian delegation who traveled thousands of miles to join the Selma marches—photos many have never seen before. These images, captured by Civil Rights photographer Matt Herron, spotlight five Hawaiian activists, including educator Charles Campbell, who brought dozens of fragrant plumeria leis to symbolize aloha and solidarity. The exhibit, running through July seventh, reminds us that Hawaii played a vital role in the Civil Rights Movement and underscores the urgency of defending the Voting Rights Act…
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