Civil Rights Movement: Remembering MLK and our Nation’s History

Martin Luther King Jr. graphic “The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. encompasses influential decisions, monumental actions, and steadfast progression of humanitarian rights that reach far beyond the Civil Rights Movement.” – https://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/dr-kings-legacy

Dr. Martin Luther King’s presence is found within our communities, throughout the United States, worldwide. Look around you and you will likely see places memorialized by Dr. King.

Statues & monuments
Parks, streets & squares
Churches
Museums
Community spaces

To fight injustice and inequality, we need to get uncomfortable and take accountability. Everyday ways to fight racism include learning to recognize and understand your privilege, examining biases, and supporting the experiences of people of color.

One powerful way to get a glimpse of the experiences of Americans during the Civil Rights Movement is to visit sites that were pivotal in advancing social justice as part of the Civil Rights Trail by experiencing history and learning through impactful stories that will inspire the next generation to continue fighting for equality within our society for all people.

For a comprehensive experience and map which includes historic landmarks, churches, schools, museums, and more across 15 states that are part of the civil rights history, visit https://civilrightstrail.com/

Here is a list of National Sites to Add to Your Bucket List for places to visit with significant to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and the 1945-1968 Civil Rights Movement.

Atlanta, GA

MLK Jr. National Historical Park

https://www.nps.gov/malu/index.htm

Historical Ebenezer Baptist Church

https://www.nps.gov/malu/planyourvisit/ebenezer_baptist_church.htm

MLK Birth Home

https://www.nps.gov/malu/planyourvisit/birth_home_tours.htm

The King Center

https://thekingcenter.org/

Moorehouse College

https://morehouse.edu/

Memphis, TN