Photo Notes from Montgomery
Montgomery, the capital of Alabama, is known today as a cradle of the Civil Rights Movement. This is the place where a quiet action by Rosa Parks sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955. Ten years later, another spark ignited the fire of the Voting Rights Movement — the famous, bloody march from Selma to Montgomery. It ultimately resulted in the signing by President Lyndon Johnson of the Voting Rights Act on August 6, 1965.
Because I did not live in this country at that time, I could only learn about the U.S. Civil Rights Movement from books and documentaries. This August I took the opportunity to visit Montgomery and “touch” the reality of the place. It was quite an experience and I will write about it later, but for now I am sharing with you a few photos from that historic place.
At the Famous Bus Stop
Bus Stop - words
Fountain nearby
Civil Rights Memorial Center
Civil Rights Memorial Center
At the Civil Rights Memorial
Civil Rights Memorial - close up
Tribute to Nonviolent Movements
King Memorial Baptist Church
There was another important reason for my visit to Montgomery. Two years ago I met Mary Robinson, a Civil Rights and textile union activist from Montgomery, while she was visiting Tucson and signing her book Moisture of the Earth. As authors, we signed and exchanged our books and promised to visit each other someday.
That did happen this August in Montgomery. Here we are in Mary’s home. We even signed our books for each other again with hope for more visits.
Alicja and Mary
Flowers from Montgomery
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Text and photos copyright © 2011 by Alicja Mann.
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Alicja Mann Waves 
August 11, 2011 at 8:11 PM
Very nice Alicja! Glad you are enjoying the summer.
August 15, 2011 at 1:26 PM
Always good to hear from you Karen! I hope you are having a nice summer too.
I still do not have your current address – can’t send you a postcard without it!
August 12, 2011 at 8:24 AM
I have always wanted to visit the “deep south,” so I’m looking forward to hearing more about your trip. My mom sends her best from Wisconsin, where I have been enjoying my family, the cooler weather and the greener landscape immensely. It’s always nice to get back to Tucson, though. Love to you and D. -Lesley
August 15, 2011 at 1:55 PM
It must be great visiting your Mom and your family, Lesley! I do not know Wisconsin at all, but maybe some day I will be there too.
The “deep south” is very interesting for me, because of its history. I would love to have more time over there.
Cape Cod is intensely green this summer and as always very charming. With warm wishes for you and your Mom – Alicja
August 12, 2011 at 12:57 PM
So wonderful to see this photo of you and Mary.
Give her a hug for me!
August 15, 2011 at 2:08 PM
Thank you Marge!
I will share with you more photos from that visit with Mary when I will be back in Tucson.
August 25, 2011 at 1:26 PM
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