60th anniversary of Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march remembered
Hundreds of people took to the streets of Montgomery to commemorate the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march.
Yesterday, they walked from the City of St. Jude Parish on West Fairview Avenue to the Alabama Capitol, retracing the steps that were taken 60 years ago that helped lead to the passage of the Voting Rights Act, which was signed by President Lyndon Johnson.
The 1965 march came on the heels of Bloody Sunday, when marchers about two weeks earlier were beaten after crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma.
Today’s marchers listened to speeches once they arrived at the Capitol, which was followed by activities on lower Dexter Avenue.
Those who walked say it’s important to honor the sacrifices made by those who risked their lives 60 years ago. They hope the reenactment will help teach today’s children about this important event in U.S. history.
