On the anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March, we share Bridge for John Lewis (2006) by Thornton Dial—a monument to courage, confrontation, and the cost of democracy.
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This is part of a 50 mile march route that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965. There are visitor centers in Selma (currently being remodeled) and Montgomery, Alabama, as well as this site along the highway where the marches took place in February and March 1965. A white woman, Viola Liuzzo, was murdered along this highway in an ambush, while driving marchers back to Selma following the completion of the march.

Dr. Martin Luther King and his wife Coretta participating in the Selma to Montgomery, Alabama march in March 1965. This photo is on display at the MLK National Historic Park in Atlanta, Georgia. National Parks tell the stories of the evolution of this country, both geographically and culturally. There is nothing so-called DEI about telling these stories.

Donald Trump orders entry fee, DEI changes at national parks - USA TODAY

So the idiot in the White House wants to pretend that these events never happened. To promote racism and hatred is totally counter to what these National Historic Sites represent.

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3/11 The standoff: "For more than a week, Johnson and Wallace had been going back and forth about president's concerns for safety of Black Alabamians trying to exercise their right to vote and peacefully protest police brutality."

Segregationist Wallace refused. Johnson acted.
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Marchers recreate final leg of 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery march Local elected officials, civil rights leaders and dignitaries walked more than 3 miles from St. Jude Catholic Church to the Alabama State Capitol on Sunday, replicating the final leg of the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery march. Sunday’s event ended with speeches celebrating the courage and honoring the sacrifice of those on the march, which led to the […]

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60 years after the Selma to Montgomery March, where do we stand on voting rights? Join a powerhouse panel as they reflect on progress, challenges & the road ahead. 📅 March 24 | 📍Montgomery Interpretive Center at ASU #FutureOfDemocracy #SelmaToMontgomery

"Time is of the essence. If we allow what is happening now to normalize, then we affirm it. We who believe in freedom cannot rest until it comes.” @MsLaToshaBrown, Black Voters Matter Co-founder

It’s time y’all. Nation building time.
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#GoodTrouble: Running the Selma to Montgomery Relay ROI Solutions honors civil rights history by participating in the Selma to Montgomery Relay, retracing the 1965 march route.

The Selma to Montgomery Relay isn’t just a race—it’s a tribute to the past and a commitment to the future. Inspired by John Lewis’ call to make Good Trouble, we honor the courage of those who marched for civil rights and those who keep pushing forward today.

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#OTD 60 years ago today, the late John Lewis led the first #SelmaToMontgomery civil rights march across the #EdmundPettusBridge.

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And lest we forget, this nation HAS the black vote *because* of Alabama #Selma #SelmaToMontgomery