Selma to Montgomery march: Central New York was there (Your Letters)
Fifty or more Syracusans, led by Father Charles Brady, took real risks to make our society more just, says the letter writer.
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Bloody Sunday: Selma marchers return 60 years later for 'ongoing fight'
Edgar Moore, 74, pointed to where Alabama State Troopers met him and other Bloody Sunday marchers 60 years ago. Many of the troopers were on horseback. Others had police dogs. Moore said he ...
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On Bloody Sunday, And Every Day, Selma Is Now; See The Pictures In Montgomery
first-hand perspective of the Selma to Montgomery March in its entirety. ByChadd Scott Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Chadd Scott covers the ...
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Bloody Sunday: Selma marchers return 60 years later for 'ongoing fight'
Thousands gathered in Selma, Alabama to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and advocate for voting rights. Speakers at the event emphasized the ongoing fight for voting rights and ...
Selma to Montgomery foot soldiers share experiences at program hosted by Montgomery Interpretive Center
A Women’s History Month event planned for Thursday will honor the 60th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March.
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Congressional leaders gather in Selma, pledge to honor Bloody Sunday with actions
60 events to mark it The original Voting Rights Act came about as a result of the Selma to Montgomery March after Bloody Sunday. In 2013, the Supreme Court disbanded a portion of the law that ...
'What happened on Bloody Sunday is worthy of remembering.' This marks the 60th anniversary
As people gather in Selma to remember "Bloody Sunday,'' some call for action. "We're still in the midst of this struggle,’’ ...
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Bloody Sunday: Today marks 60 years since attack on Civil Rights marchers in Selma
Friday marks 60 years since “Bloody Sunday,” a major turning ... There will events throughout the weekend in Selma and Montgomery. SELMA, ALABAMA - MARCH 01: Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) arrives ...
Stars for Freedom Rally: New generation marks Selma to Montgomery march's 60th anniversary
On March 22, Ryley Tate will join a new generation of "Stars for Freedom Rally" entertainers, with a lineup that also includes Big Boi, Larenz Tate, Dr. Jamal H. Bryant. Pastor Mike, Jekalyn Carr, ...
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Anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday’ Marks Continued Fight for Voting Rights
Selma Jubilee revelers annual trek across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama reminds us why we can never stop advocating for ...
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Tens of thousands commemorate 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma
Speaking at the 60th anniversary commemoration of Bloody Sunday and the Selma-to-Montgomery March on Sunday, Webb-Christburg said she thinks voting rights are in peril. “Back in the 60s ...
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‘Bloody Sunday’ 60th anniversary marked in Selma with remembrances and concerns about the future
In 1965, the Bloody Sunday marchers led by John Lewis and Hosea Williams walked in pairs across the Selma Bridge headed toward Montgomery. Image 1 of 2 (Original Caption) 3/7/1965-Selma ...