Voting Rights Act 60th Anniversary Celebration set for Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom–

Leaders of organizations from around the state gathered in Selma to announce an upcoming event to celebrate the signing of the Voting Rights Act.

The “Fight for the Vote: 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act” is set for Wednesday, August 6th.

Organizers say the statewide event will feature free food — live music — free school and art supplies — as well as free books for the children.

They say the event is both a day of commemoration — and a call to action.

“This is a time to not only remember the courage of the past but to call on that same courage as we defend our democracy today,” said Dr. Adria Winfrey with Transform Alabama.

The event will be held from 4 to 7 pm at Civil Rights Memorial Park located at the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma.