Overview

• Thousands gathered in Selma, Alabama, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement that led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
• Speakers, including civil rights leaders and members of Congress, warned about ongoing threats to voting rights and attempts to erase racial equity policies under the Trump administration.
• The event featured a march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, prayer ceremonies, and reflections on the sacrifices made by activists like John Lewis during the original 1965 march.
• Concerns were raised about new voting restrictions, the dismantling of diversity and inclusion initiatives, and efforts to 'whitewash' civil rights history in federal institutions.
• Organizers emphasized the need for a new generation of activists to continue the fight for justice, drawing inspiration from the courage of past civil rights leaders.