June 6, 2023
March 5, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., baseball legend Jackie Robinson and Kentucky civil rights leaders led 10,000 people to rally at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort in a peaceful demonstration, calling for a “good public accommodations bill” to prohibit segregation and discrimination in stores, restaurants, theaters and businesses. Click here to see a picture of King speaking and click here to see another image of the size of the crowd. Today in Frankfort a MLK Memorial March to Move is being held to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th anniversary of his death. Herald-Leader Archive Photo