90 min walk
Dallas Civil Rights Movement covers the organized struggle that transformed the city from legal segregation to political representation. The 1960–61 lunch counter sit-ins on Main and Elm Streets. School desegregation in 1961. Rev. Zan Holmes's moral leadership. Economic boycotts that used purchasing power to force change. Voter registration drives that built political power. Housing discrimination challenges. Legal victories in Dallas federal courts. The contemporary civil rights agenda. This tour connects the landmarks where Dallas activists fought for equality — and shows how that struggle continues today.
Covers downtown and South Dallas. Rideshare recommended between clusters.
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The best drop-off point for this tour is Main Street Sit-Ins — Dallas 1960.
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Community arts center that continues the tradition of organizing and cultural expression.
3400 S Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX 75210