The battle for civil rights didn’t end in Selma — it still rages on
Selma showed the world that change doesn’t come from waiting — it comes from marching, from pushing, from refusing to be silenced.
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Acclaimed Boston performing arts troupe, Selma students to premiere “Selma Again”
The world premiere of Selma Again will take place during the annual Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee weekend.
February 22, 2024
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See recent postsA question for state Rep. Ed Oliver
All people may have been created equal. But all haven’t received equal opportunities or treatment.
Report notes strengths, challenges in Alabama’s Black Belt
The University of Alabama’s Education Policy Center report, the last in the series, focuses on local leaders in the Black Belt.
Bill to adjust name of Edmund W. Pettus Bridge passes the Alabama Senate
The bill passed the Senate 23-3 and moves to the House for consideration.
Kamala Harris urges continued fight for voting rights at Bloody Sunday commemoration
"If we all continue to work together, to march together, to fight together, we will secure the freedom to vote,” Harris said.
Bill would give Selma residents final say over renaming Edmund Pettus Bridge
The proposed legislation would create a process for local residents to consider whether the bridge will be renamed.
Edmund Pettus descendant calls for bridge to be renamed
A California man who bears the surname at the center of a debate about how history is remembered has come out in support of renaming the Edmund Pettus Bridge. “I share that name of Pettus with secessionists, slave owners, and traitors to the United States,” David Pettus, 72, wrote in a statement he sent to … Continued
Selma residents will discuss renaming Edmund Pettus Bridge at Aug. 7 virtual event
A group of Selma residents, in response to the latest push to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge, has organized and will host a virtual town hall meeting to discuss the proposal. The forum can be viewed live on the Facebook page of the Selma Matters Campaign on Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. The group encouraged … Continued
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See recent postsThere’s still work to be done
Last weekend should have been a shining moment for the state of Alabama, a celebration of the life and efforts of Congressman John Lewis — a true freedom fighter and hero for civil rights and equality in our nation. It was also an opportunity to reflect on our past and be proud of how far … Continued