Harris will speak as part of the annual remembrance of “Bloody Sunday,” on the bridge where, on March 7, 1965, white state troopers attacked Black voting rights marchers attempting to cross.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The largest annual civil rights gathering in the country is just about two weeks away. The Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma kicks off on February 29th. And this year marks the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday — and the Selma to Montgomery March. The theme is Return to the Bridge: Democracy and the Vote are…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Security was extremely tight around President Joe Biden during his visit to Selma during the Bridge Crossing Jubilee. But two Selma residents had a close encounter with the President. And neither of them was an elected official — or held a high-ranking position with a national organization. This picture taken during the annual Bridge Crossing…
Here is a look at President Biden and others helping to lead the reenactment of the crossing of the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma on Sunday.
Here is President Biden’s complete speech from the Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma.
President Joe Biden spent part of his day in our area to attend the Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma, which marks the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
President Joe Biden is set to pay tribute to the heroes of “Bloody Sunday,” joining thousands for the annual commemoration of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma.
From West Alabama Newsroom– The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is now in full swing in Selma. And the first full day of the event featured a full slate of events. Friday featured nearly a dozen different activities — with most centered around education — and youth. Selma High School hosted the annual Children’s Sojourn. And students at Tipton-Durant Middle School…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– President Joe Biden will be attending the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma this year. Details of the visit haven’t been announced yet. But he’s expected to be in Selma on Sunday. Former State Senator Hank Sanders, one of the Jubilee organizers, confirmed the president’s visit Tuesday. “The President of the United States of America,…
President Joe Biden plans to be in Selma for the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee.
