The International Civil Rights Walk of Fame’s induction ceremony is held annually on the eve of Black History Month. This year’s festivities took place Jan. 29 in Atlanta at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.
The International Civil Rights Walk of Fame was created by Trumpet Awards founder Xernona Clayton, “to establish a permanent tribute to the brave warriors of justice who sacrificed and struggled to make equality a reality for all.” The seventh annual ceremony was hosted by radio personality Frank Ski of V-103’s “Frank & Wanda In the Morning” show and Clayton. Well-wishers included civil rights stalwart Rev. Joseph Lowery and Evelyn Lowery, as well as Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. –christian johnson
2010 Inductees
Danny J. Bakewell Sr.
Congressman James E. Clyburn
Judge Damon J. Keith
Rev. Samuel Billy Kyles
Eugene C. Patterson
Rev. Albert Sampson
Rita Jackson Samuels
Congresswoman Diane E. Watson