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A Historic Celebration: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

February 12, 2024 Ashlen Nettles

We are excited to share a video from the recent “Inaugural Celebration: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." This program was hosted by the Middle District of Alabama and The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute for the court community as a tribute to the enduring impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

The Honorable Myron H. Thompson and The Honorable W. Keith Watkins contributed to the program with their insightful "50 Miles and 50 Years" segment about their lives growing up in Tuskegee and Troy, AL, respectively. The discussion provided a profound reflection on the progress made and the challenges we still face. Additionally, students from the Alabama State University College of Visual and Performing Arts performed highlights from Dr. King’s life, including excerpts from his testimony in Williams v Wallace (1965), the case that authorized the Selma-to-Montgomery March. 

We are pleased to share the video below of “50 Miles and 50 Years” and encourage you to take a moment to watch this thoughtful discussion between judges of the Middle District of Alabama.

If you would like more information about “America’s Courtroom” and the cases that were decided here, please visit our website to request a tour. Join us to experience the historic setting for yourself, bringing to life the rulings that changed our country. https://www.thejohnsoninstitute.org/

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