Ryder Strong
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He condemns the actions of Bloody Sunday and demands equal rights for millions of oppressed Americans.
Dr. King has returned to Salem and is happy to hear about the president's newly announced civil rights bill.
But Dr. King knows that this isn't the end.
What the president says is one thing, but they need the local government to follow orders.
John and Hosea suggest marching again, but Dr. King is wary about pushing it too far.
But he admits that this is the moment to maintain their commitment to nonviolence.
And yet downtown, there are still marches and celebrations being monitored and discouraged by the police.
The city has set up a barricade they're calling the wall that no black people can go beyond.
Tension is rising, and back home, Cheyenne asks Reverend Jonathan if he's going down there to the wall to protest.
He says he is, but first he wants to recruit some others.
As he drives off, Cheyenne tells him to stay safe.
Jonathan and Willie stop by a gas station to fill up, but are told by the owner they don't serve black people.
Jonathan insists it's his car, and the man gives in, but asks why he hangs around with people like that.
The Reverend tries to reason with the racist, but he eventually just sprays him with gasoline and tells him to watch his back.
Over at the wall, police are on standby, ready to attack if instructed.
Jonathan and Willie are now papering the neighborhood and talking to residents, but they know the wall can only stand for so long.
Willie doesn't care if it means more bloodshed, it's time to send a message.
But Reverend Jonathan praises patience, hope, and God.
And just then, a cop arrives and notices the flyers.