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Selma University listed on National Register of Historic Places

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– History lives in Selma, Alabama. There are historic churches — historic homes — a historic bridge — and now a historic university. “This entire campus is part of a historic district which tells people that we have some significant things that happened here,” said President Dr. Stanford Angion. Selma University was founded in 1878. It…

Sewell Announces Historic Preservation Funding in Selma

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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…