Big Name Faces Come Out for 50th Anniversary Events
Some big name faces were in the crowd Saturday as President Barrack Obama gave his speech for the 50th anniversary events.
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Tens of Thousands Cross Edmund Pettus Bridge on Bloody Sunday
Everyone in Selma wanted to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge yesterday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
Marchers Jam the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma
An estimated 70,000-80,000 people were in Selma for the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, cramming onto the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
Rev. Al Sharpton Speaks at Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma
This is the full speech that Rev. Al Sharpton delivered at Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma on Bloody Sunday.
Dignitaries Speak Out About Selma
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Young People React to Big Weekend in Selma
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Unity Breakfast and Brown Chapel Church Service Kick Off Jubilee Sunday
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A big day of events kicked off early Sunday morning with the annual Unity breakfast -- then it was off to church.
Big Crowds Pack Downtown Selma for Saturday Jubilee Events
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Jubilee Parade and Festival provided a little fun for all the people who made the journey to Selma to take part in the 50th celebration.
Martin Luther King III: Selma Anniversary is No Celebration
Martin Luther King III honored activists who were central to the voting rights movement, but said he can't call the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday a celebration.
Congressional Members hold 50th Anniversary Ceremony at Capitol Steps
One hundred and one Members of Congress started out the 15th annual Civil Rights Pilgrimage and came to Montgomery Sunday, which played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement.
Packed Service for Bloody Sunday at Selma's Brown Chapel AME Church
Today's events got started with a packed house at Brown Chapel AME Church. That's where the Selma to Montgomery marches started, where foot soldiers met to plan key moments in the voting rights movement.
Patti LaBelle and Luke Wade in Concert for 50th Anniversary Events
World renowned singer Patti LaBelle took the stage Saturday night at ASU's acadome along with the Voice's Luke Wade.
Watch President Obama's Speech in Selma to Commemorate Bloody Sunday
This is the full text of President Obama's speech at the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Saturday, March 7, 2015 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
Hyundai Honors 50th Anniversary of Voting Rights March
The red carpet was rolled out for dignitaries as they arrived at the Rosa Parks Library and Museum Friday night.
Julian Castro, Secretary of HUD, tours Selma Public Housing
Some city leaders are using the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March to highlight some very real issues going on in Selma today.
Distinguished Pioneers Awarded For Paving Way Of Voting Rights Act
Selma isn't the only city gearing up for a big weekend. In Montgomery, local and national leaders came together to honor some of the pioneers who paved the way for the voting rights act to become a reality.
Selma 50th Events in Full Swing
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Friday was the first full day of events at the 50th celebration in Selma -- and there was no shortage of things to do.
Alabama Conference of Black Mayors Visits Lowndes County School
On Friday, the Alabama Conference of Black Mayors stopped in Lowndes County. Students at Central Elementary School in Mosses performed for them, then took a tour of the school.
Weekend Road Closures
The following streets will be closed do to the weekend events.
Selma Events Kick Off With Jimmy Lee Jackson Play
Selma kicked off it's events earlier today with a performance commemorating one of the martyrs who died.
Hundreds Flock To Selma Mass Meeting At Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church
The excitement in Selma is growing the closer we get to the 50th anniversary of the voting rights March, but tonight people from all over the nation stopped to honor the past and look forward to the future.
NAACP Gala Commemorates 50th Anniversary Voting Rights March
Thursday night many people gathered for a special gala hosted by the Alabama NAACP.
Activity Increases as 50th Celebration Kicks Off in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a noticeable increase in activity around Selma -- and people are starting to pour into the city to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma Voting Rights Movement.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Wants More Than Just Commemoration Of Selma Anniversary
Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson joined state house democrats today to reflect on what this weekend really means. It's a big weekend, but Jackson and house democrats want to keep the events in Selma more than just a memory.
Will Crowds, Traffic Keep You From Selma?
Record-breaking crowds are expected to pour into Selma this weekend for the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Could the crowds and extra security measures keep some local residents from going?
