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.
Selma is preparing to welcome thousands of people for the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee, which pays tribute to Bloody Sunday and the Selma-to-Montgomery civil rights marches of 1965.
From the West Alabama newsroom– The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is now less than a week away. And local law enforcement is coordinating with federal and state agencies — to make sure the event is safe and secure. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes — to prepare for the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee — and try and…
Despite the damage from the Jan. 12 tornado in Selma, officials with the Bridge Crossing Jubilee say this year’s event will go on as scheduled in early March.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Sunday is biggest day of the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma. Thousands gathered in the city — for the grand finale of the four-day event — that focused primarily on voting rights. Jubilee festivities kicked off bright and early — with the Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast at Wallace Community College Selma. “It’s…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– People continue to make there way to Selma for the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee. The Saturday line-up featured a second full day of events — highlighted by several outdoor activities. “Having a super fantastic time with family, friends, post pandemic. We’re able to come and celebrate another Jubilee,” said Cicely Curtis of Selma. Hundreds of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– There was a full slate of activities Friday at the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma. Vice President Kamala Harris is set to appear at the event this year — and the anticipation is growing — for a big weekend. People from all over are beginning to make their way to the Queen City to…
