The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, pivotal in reshaping US and global history, left a vibrant yet delicate legacy. Alabama's cities—Montgomery, Birmingham, and Selma—served as crucibles for monumental events. Despite daunting obstacles and violent opposition, national leaders emerged, rallying tens of thousands to the cause of justice. Delve beyond headlines into the personal narratives of activists and foot soldiers, such as Dr. Rev. Carolyn Maull McKinstry, survivor of the 16th St. Baptist Church bombing.
