2014 INTERNATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS WALK OF FAME

 

The International Civil Rights Walk of Fame is sponsored by the Trumpet Awards Foundation, Inc. and created/designed by Ms. Xernona Clayton, who serves as founder and executive producer of the Trumpet Awards. It grows bigger each year, Ms. Clayton states, “This Walk of Fame tells a phenomenal story about the legacy of our nation. It is a permanent testimony to those who have dedicated themselves to progress of our people and to this nation.”

 

The International Civil Rights Walk of Fame held a special ceremony at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Center as part of the Trumpet Awards weekend. This ceremony was created in 2004 to give recognition to the foot soldiers of justice who sacrificed and struggled to make equality a reality for all. Now in its tenth year, ten inductees were honored Footprints to be displayed at the King Center.

Congratulation to Bishop John Hurst Adams, The Honorable Roy Barnes, Dr. John Carlos, Dr. Tommie Smith, The Honorable Perry Gladstone Christie (Prime Minister of the Bahamas), Dr. Norman C. Frances, Harry E. Johnson, Sr. Representative Calvin Smyre, Thomas N. Todd and Rev. Jasper W. Williams, Jr.

The inductee shoes used to create the footprints.

The Walk of Fame Footprints display has become one of the most visited tourist attraction in Atlanta and has enriched the heritage of the civil rights movement. 

U.S. Olympian, educator and activist Dr. Tommie Smith

 

Pictured with inductee Thomas N. Todd, Civil Rights Attorney-Chicago, Illinois

We ‘salute’ all inductees on their ongoing tireless efforts making a difference through their work, a shining example. Congratulations to you all…well deserved!

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