A member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference is ahead of the men, on the left. On the right is a representative of the Chicago NAACP, speaking to the crowd through a bullhorn.
Around the podium are signs for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference ("Save Our Voting Rights") and the Coalition of Alabamians Reforming Education.
Fannie Lou Hamer is standing beside him. The march began on June 5 in Memphis, Tennessee, and ended on June 26 in Jackson, Mississippi. Meredith was injured by gunshots shortly after setting out, and he was not able to rejoin the march until June...
Fannie Lou Hamer is standing beside him. The march began on June 5 in Memphis, Tennessee, and ended on June 26 in Jackson, Mississippi. Meredith was injured by gunshots shortly after setting out, and he was not able to rejoin the march until June...
Fitch was a photographer for the SCLC. The image is damaged. The meeting brought together representatives from African American political and voter organizations throughout the state. This image was taken for (but not used in) the article "Leaders...
Fitch was a photographer for the SCLC. The image is damaged. The meeting brought together representatives from African American political and voter organizations throughout the state. This image was taken for (but not used in) the article "Leaders...
From the inscription on the historical marker outside the building: "Organized in 1866, this pioneering congregation grew out of First Baptist Church, now on Perry Street, where early parishioners had worshipped as slaves. The first building,...
George Wallace is seated beside him. Around the podium are signs for SCLC ("Save Our Voting Rights") and the Coalition of Alabamians Reforming Education. The rally was held to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery March.
Green's face is covered by a man standing in front. The march began on June 5 in Memphis, Tennessee, and ended on June 26 in Jackson, Mississippi. Meredith was injured by gunshots shortly after setting out, and he was not able to rejoin the march...
He is speaking to a white man who is also on the train. The march began on June 5 in Memphis, Tennessee, and ended on June 26 in Jackson, Mississippi. Meredith was injured by gunshots shortly after setting out, and he was not able to rejoin the...