Lin's Civil Rights Memorial, for the Southern Poverty Law Center, was dedicated in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Civil Rights Memorial was dedicated on November 13, 1989, in Montgomery, Alabama. Designed by Maya Lin for the Southern Poverty Law Center, the memorial honors individuals who lost their lives during the civil rights struggles across America. It features a circular black granite table with the names of the martyrs and a flowing water fountain, symbolizing the continuing fight for equality and justice. Lin’s exquisite integration of water, stone, and space reflects her deep commitment to human rights.