From the West Alabama Newsroom– The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma kicked off today with several events — highlighted by a mass meeting tonight at the historic Tabernacle Baptist Church. One of the main goals of the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee — is to pass the lessons learned from history — on to the next generation. RB Hudson Middle…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Tabernacle Baptist Church in Selma — receives two grants to help preserve the church and its rich history. The roof of the church — including the iconic dome — was damaged last year when an EF-2 tornado ripped through the city. Now the church has the funds needed to replace both — after being awarded…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Congresswoman Terri Sewell announces major funding to preserve historic structures at three sites around the city of Selma. “We in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District are mere custodians of America’s history. And if we don’t tell our stories, others will. And they won’t get it right,” said Sewell. Selma University is one of five HBCUs in…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A historic church in Selma is commemorating the anniversary of the first mass meeting of the Voting Rights Movement. In addition to honoring some of the foot soldiers. Tabernacle Baptist Church — stepped into history 58 years ago — when it held the very first mass meeting of the Selma Voting Rights Movement. “The first…
