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Hawaii displays historic photos of Martin Luther King Jr. wearing flower lei during Selma march
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 30, 2026
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Key points Further details about the display and the historical context of the photographs can be found through KPRC 2 Houston, which reported on this story. In Hawaii, historic photos are now on display at the state Capitol in Honolulu.
In Hawaii, historic photos are now on display at the state Capitol in Honolulu. These photographs feature the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. wearing a flower lei.
The lei were given to him by Hawaii residents who traveled to Alabama to participate in a significant Civil Rights march. The march in question was part of the Selma-to-Montgomery marches.
Further details about the display and the historical context of the photographs can be found through KPRC 2 Houston, which reported on this story.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
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