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Selma Marks 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday with Calls for Renewed Civil Rights Advocacy

As the nation reflects on progress since the 1965 march, concerns grow over voting rights and racial equity under the current administration.

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The event is known as 'The Annual Pilgrimage to Selma' and features a festival of arts and music ahead of the March

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.
  • Civil rights leaders, members of Congress, and activists highlighted fears of regression in racial equity, citing new voting restrictions and policy rollbacks under President Trump’s administration.
  • Speakers, including Rev. Raphael Warnock and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, emphasized the importance of continuing the fight for justice and equality, drawing inspiration from past struggles.
  • Concerns were raised about the financial instability of the National Voting Rights Museum and Institute in Selma, with calls to preserve its role in safeguarding civil rights history.
  • Organizers stressed the need to cultivate a new generation of activists to carry forward the legacy of those who marched for civil rights six decades ago.