City Unveils Civil Rights Marker
Richard Bailey • May 15, 2026
Man in suit points to a historical marker while others stand nearby outdoors.

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.

Two elderly men in suits speaking face-to-face outdoors, one smiling warmly

Rev. Robert Graetz, left, chats with

attorney Fred Gray before the unveiling.

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