Selma Marks 60 Years Since Bloody Sunday With Renewed Calls for Civil Rights

Commemorations at the Edmund Pettus Bridge highlight ongoing battles over voting rights and racial equity in the face of federal rollbacks.

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.