Hawaiian Leis and the Selma March | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

New photos reveal Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. adorned with Hawaiian leis, gifted by five brave islanders who traveled from Hawaii to Selma in 1965 — a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement that helped secure the Voting Rights Act. These rarely seen images, captured by photographer Matt Herron, spotlight overlooked participants and embody the Aloha spirit of solidarity and justice. Now on display at Hawaii’s Capitol until July 7, the exhibit resonates powerfully amid recent Supreme Court rulings that threaten voting protections, reminding us that the fight for equality transcends borders…