How Forest Avenue Became MLK Boulevard in Dallas
In 1981, Dallas renamed Forest Avenue as Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, driven by councilwoman Elsie Faye Heggins' vision for South Dallas.
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How Forest Avenue Became MLK Boulevard in Dallas
In 1980, council member Elsie Faye Heggins launched a bold effort to rename Dallas streets to honor Black leaders, reshaping South Dallas forever.
By Ryan Mitchell •