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Hawaiian Leis and the Selma Marches | Raleigh News
New photos reveal Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wearing flower leis gifted by a small Hawaiian delegation who traveled to Selma in 1965—showing how Hawaii stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the Civil Rights Movement. These rarely seen images, captured by photographer Matt Herron, highlight the powerful solidarity of four Hawaiians who brought 48 leis to support the marches that helped pass the Voting Rights Act. Worn by King and others during the historic walk, the leis symbolized aloha and justice, a message still vital today as the Act faces legal challenges. This exhibit, part of Hawaii’s…
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