The entire month of February is Black History Month, and what better way to celebrate than by going to the home of the Civil Rights Movement? The birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement is in Montgomery, Alabama.

Montgomery, Alabama is Ready to Honor Black History Month

The city of Montgomery, Alabama is inviting people who are looking for a purposeful and meaningful travel experience to come and visit during Black History Month. Dawn Hathcock, who is the Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President of the Montgomery Area, said that the social justice movement going on right now has ignited a strong desire and demand for educational and purposeful travel.

He also stated that the city of Montgomery provides people with an enlightened perspective that they typically can’t find elsewhere. They have thought-provoking culture, civil rights experiences, and they help remind people of how far we’ve come as a nation. They also inspire people to continue fighting for change.

Indoor and Outdoor Experiences

If you’re planning on visiting Montgomery, Alabama, here are a few destinations and experiences you won’t want to miss out on.

The Rosa Parks Library and Museum

Located at Troy University, this museum celebrates the many accomplishments of individuals that were associated with the Montgomery Bus Boycott. There are permanent and rotating exhibits. There’s also a statue of Rosa Parks in downtown Montgomery, only a few feet from where Rosa Parks actually boarded the public bus back on December 01, 1995.

The Civil Rights Memorial

This memorial was designed by Maya Lin and is a place to remember all those who were killed during this explosive time in history.

Dexter Parsonage Museum

At one time, this was the home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He lived in this home from 1954 to 1969, and it’s now a museum.

Chris’ Hotdogs

This was an eatery that has been operating since 1917. Back then, it was only of the very few eateries that ignored segregation laws and fed all hungry customers equally. They didn’t care if you were rich, poor, white, Black, young, or old.

Senegalese cuisine is known for its strong spices and refreshingly light flavors. This salad is typically served alongside thieboudienne – a traditional fish and rice dish. It’s the perfect choice for a light summer dinner full of aroma and a touch of spice. You’ll need to garnish it with rof, which is a mixture of chili, parsley, garlic, and scallions if you want to get the full experience. The most important aspect of the recipe is to serve the salad chilled, so add that to your prep time. Here’s how to make it!

Ingredients

• ½ cup finely chopped parsley
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup canola or peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 2 peeled, pitted, and cut into 1″ cubes mangoes
• 2 pitted ripe avocados (peeled and also cut into 1″ cubes)
• 1 stemmed, seeded, and minced jalapeño
• 1 small peeled and cut navel orange
• salt and black pepper (to taste)
• 2 teaspoons shredded coconut (optional)

Depending on the servings you need to prepare as well as on your preference, you can always increase or decrease the amount of ingredients you add. Feel free to add something of your own to make things extra fun, like shrimp or onions. Experiment away!

Making the Senegalese Salad Garnished With Rof

Step 1

Prepare the rof. In a large bowl, whisk together the jalapeño, parsley, salt, pepper, oil, and citrus juices together.

Step 2

Once the rof dressing is ready, add the chopped avocados and mangoes and toss them gently until they are well coated in the dressing. Cover the bowl and let it sit in the refrigerator for an hour.

Step 3

Take out of the refrigerator and transfer the salad to a serving bowl. Arrange it with orange slices on top. Sprinkle the remaining parsley and the coconut flakes (if you’re using them) and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutritional Value

If you’re watching your calorie intake, here are the nutrition values in this salad:

• Calories: 211kcal
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 21g
• Fat: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Potassium: 284mg
• Sodium: 13mg
• Calcium: 34mg
• Vitamin C: 75mg
• Vitamin A: 1661IU
• Iron: 1mg