Pre-Jubilee non-violence training event underway in Selma
The official kick-off for the 59th Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is three days away — but one part of the event has already started.
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Sly and the Family Stone to perform at Bridge Crossing Jubilee
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma — is coming up at the end of the month. This year’s event runs from February 29th through March 3rd. Organizers are still working to finalize the schedule of events. But they did tell Action 8 News that legendary soul and funk band — Sly and the Family…
Thousands Attend Bridge Crossing Jubilee Finale in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Thousands of people marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma Sunday — at the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee. The Sunday line up events at the Bridge Crossing Jubilee — are the high point — of the annual four-day celebration. The day started with the Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast. Followed by worship services…
Selma’s Jubilee Bridge Crossing Re-Enactment Goes on As Planned
Chants of “No Justice, No Peace” rang out in downtown Selma Sunday, as marchers refused to let the stormy weather impact the annual Jubilee Bridge Crossing festivities. Thousands took part in this year’s Bridge Crossing Re-Enactment, painting a picture of what it like on Bloody Sunday in 1965. “My great-grandmother marched with Dr. King in 1965, across the Edmund Pettus…
Bridge Crossing Jubilee to Honor the Late Dick Gregory
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The life and legacy of late comedian and activist Dick Gregory will be honored during the 2018 Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma. Jubilee co-founder Faya Rose Toure says several activities including a play about his life are being planned to honor Gregory at the next Jubilee. She says Gregory rarely missed attending the event since…
