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76-Year-Old Woman To Complete 825-Mile Walk for Racial Liberation in Montgomery [Video]

MONTGOMERY, Ala., Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Rachelle Zola, a 76-year-old advocate for racial equity, is approaching the culmination of her profound 825-mile pilgrimage, which began in Chicago, Illinois, on April 2, 2024. Rachelle will arrive in Montgomery, Alabama, on Thursday, September 12, where a city event will commemorate the end of her walk — honoring the leaders and martyrs of the Civil Rights Movement, and celebrating those who are doing the ongoing work today.

Rachelle Zola as she nears completion of her 825-mile pilgrimage for racial liberation. She will be arriving in Montgomery September 12, 2024.

“Only when we imagine a liberated world can we reconcile and accept our accountability to create it,” says Rachelle. “This pilgrimage is about celebrating our diverse cultures and healing together from the deeply rooted racism in our country.”

Reflecting on Sonya Massey’sdeath, Rachelle’s walk raises critical questions: Where does our country stand …

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