City Unveils Civil Rights Marker
Richard Bailey • May 15, 2026

Historian Richard Bailey speaks during the unveiling of an historic marker across the street from City Hall in Montgomery on Thursday. The marker honors Elijah Cook on one side and commemorates the city of Montgomery v. Rosa Parks on the other.

Rev. Robert Graetz, left, chats with
attorney Fred Gray before the unveiling.
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