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Approximately 250 Montgomery residents attempt to register to vote; King opens MIA meeting at Mt. Zion AME Zion Church

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May 6, 1957

Approximately two hundred and fifty black Montgomery residents attempt to register at the Board of Registrars office. King later delivers opening remarks at an MIA meeting on voter registration at Mt. Zion AME Zion Church.