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King Wears Lei in Selma | Charlotte News
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A stunning new exhibit in Honolulu unveils rare photos of Martin Luther King Jr. wearing Hawaiian leis—gifts from a tiny delegation of four Hawaiians who traveled to Selma in 1965 to support the Civil Rights Movement. These images, captured by photographer Matt Herron, reveal a powerful moment of solidarity across oceans, as mothers from Kawaiahaʻo Church crafted the leis symbolizing aloha and unity. The exhibit, running until July 7, reminds us that Hawaii played a vital role in the fight for voting rights—a cause now reigniting in national discourse after recent Supreme Court rulings. These photos honor the past while spotlighting the enduring struggle for justice.
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