Big Name Faces Come Out for 50th Anniversary Events
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Some big name faces were in the crowd Saturday as President Barrack Obama gave his speech for the 50th anniversary events.
Sytrena Sanders has lived in Selma all her life and says she never thought shed see a sitting president in her hometown.
“I am so excited,” she said. “This is history. This is history. I am so excited to be here to be able to hear him.”
State and National leaders as well as celebrities came to Selma Saturday to hear President Barrack Obama and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March.
“Theres work that’s being done,” said Danny Glover. “We’re going to continue to do that, inspire younger generations.”
“To come back today with the president and to remember how much we have accomplished but then how much is still yet before us,” said Revered Al Sharpton.
While Jubilee is somewhat of a celebration, many say there is still work to do here in Selma and nationwide.
“Too many people living in trailers,” said Jesse Jackson. “Too many people are homeless. Too many people are unemployed. A million people are in poverty yet the governor rejects medicaid.”
Governor Robert Bentley was in attendance Saturday and admits Selma needs improvement.
“We look around and we see Selma and we see this area, this part of the state needs some help. And we need industry in this area and we’re working here on that.”
And it’s the people from Selma and from across the country who say the key is to move forward. President Obama told the crowd our work is never done.
“I think it’s more for him,” said one tourist from Washintgon D.C.. “Not just because he should do it. I think he feels a sort of obligation to do it, not just as president but as the first black president.”
