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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 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· 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 Sugar Land News
While the historic photos of Martin Luther King Jr. wearing flower lei are now on display in Hawaii, the story also resonates with Sugar Land 's own diverse community. As a city within the Houston area, Sugar Land has a significant population of residents who value equality and civil rights. The exhibit's connection to the Selma-to-Montgomery marches and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles and triumphs of the Civil Rights movement, which still impacts local communities today. Sugar Land residents may appreciate the unique perspective of Hawaii residents who traveled to Selma to support the march, highlighting the nationwide reach of the movement. The story of Charles Campbell, a high school teacher and chairman of the Hawaii Civil Rights Conference, and Nona Ferdon, a divorced mother of two who participated in the march, demonstrate the individual contributions that collectively made a difference in the fight for civil rights.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
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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