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Rare Photos Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1966 Chicago Trip Will Soon Be Available As NFTs

Just ahead of the holiday, The Obsidian Collection has announced that its consumer-facing digital photo portal will offer rare images of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a non-fungible token (NFT) collection. According to PR Newswire, the images — captured by renowned photographer John Tweedle — feature Dr. King during his historic visit to the city of Chicago in 1966. Tweedle, who became the first African American to be hired by a major newspaper, captured Dr. King in his element as he visited the windy city to challenge slumlords, fight against institutional racism and step to Mayor Richard J. Daley, who served the city at the time. The photos also include a visit where Dr. King spoke to a crowd at Soldier Field and his time attending a fundraiser in support of the Civil Rights Movement during the 60s that was held at the iconic Chicago international Amphitheatre. The fundraiser was attended by big names including the late Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, and Mahalia Jackson....

Shanique Yates

Jan 14, 2022