The Civil Rights Memorial, designed by renowned artist Maya Lin, was dedicated in Montgomery, Alabama to honor the memory of 40 individuals who died during the American Civil Rights Movement (1954–1968). Commissioned by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the memorial features a circular black granite table inscribed with the names of martyrs and key events, inspired by a paraphrase of Amos 5:24:
“Until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Located just a few blocks from the Alabama State Capitol, the memorial stands as a powerful symbol of remembrance, reflection, and a call to continue the struggle for justice and equality.
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