After an unforgettable journey, our road trip from Austin, TX to Myrtle Beach, SC has come to a close. We have officially unpacked and settled in Myrtle Beach. Here’s a quick recap of our road-trip adventure:
1. Austin, TX to Fort Worth, TX
We kicked things off with a short but sweet drive from Austin to Fort Worth, TX to visit friends and family before heading to Myrtle Beach for our first travel destination. Danielle drove this huge truck all the way to Fort Worth!
2. Fort Worth, TX to Jackson, MS
Next, we headed east to Jackson, MS, where we got a taste of Southern hospitality at its finest. We strolled around the historic neighborhoods and visited the Capitol grounds where the March Against Fear took place (see below for more details). A stop at a local coffee shop (Urban Foxes) served up some of the best scones—definitely worth the detour.
3. Jackson, MS to Marietta, GA
The drive to Marietta was a bit longer, but the city did not disappoint. We couldn’t resist
stopping by the well-known sushi restaurant-Thaicoon & Sushi Bar!
4. Atlanta, GA to Myrtle Beach, SC
Our final leg took us to the sunny shores of Myrtle Beach. So far we have enjoyed the local seafood, walked the Boardwalk and shopped along Broadway. Myrtle Beach will be the ultimate beach-side escape for the next few months.
All in all, this road trip had a little bit of everything: history, culture, amazing food, and beautiful scenery.
Stay tuned for more updates from Myrtle Beach! 🌍🚗💨
March Against Fear
The march in Jackson, Mississippi, with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaking at the Mississippi State Capitol is a significant moment in the Civil Rights Movement, though it occurred just a few months before Dr. King’s assassination.
The event took place on March 18, 1968, when Dr. King and other civil rights leaders led a march to the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson. This march was part of the broader Poor People’s Campaign, which Dr. King was organizing to address economic inequality, poverty, and racial injustice across the country.
In Jackson, the marchers were met with both local resistance and national attention. The march itself was a call for justice, particularly in the context of systemic poverty and the disenfranchisement of African Americans. Dr. King, along with figures like Ralph Abernathy and James Bevel, spoke out against the entrenched racism and economic disparities that persisted in the Deep South.
During the rally at the State Capitol, Dr. King delivered a powerful speech where he emphasized the need for economic justice and unity among marginalized communities, both black and white. He argued that "justice rolls down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream" — a phrase he famously borrowed from the Bible, symbolizing the movement’s call for deep societal change. His speech also highlighted the connection between racial equality and economic empowerment, stressing that both were necessary for real freedom.
Though King’s visit to Jackson in 1968 was one of his final appearances before his assassination in April, it left an indelible mark on the city and the broader Civil Rights Movement. The march and his speech emphasized the urgent need for continued activism against racial segregation, economic inequality, and political disenfranchisement in the South.
King’s legacy was deeply connected to Mississippi, a state where African Americans had fought for decades for voting rights and equality, and this march was a part of his broader vision of a more just and equitable society.