The March Against Fear: The Last Great Walk of the Civil Rights Movement and the Emergence of Black Power

The 1966 march in Mississippi, initiated by James Meredith, evolved from a solitary protest for voter registration into a pivotal event in the civil rights movement. This demonstration united prominent figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael, leading to the formation of an unexpected alliance that catalyzed the Black Power movement. This marked a significant shift in the struggle for equality, highlighting the complexities and collaborations within the fight for civil rights in the South.