Events tagged with "Selma"

Historical Events tagged with "Selma"

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King Leads Historic Selma to Montgomery March

March 21st, 1965 60 years ago

Martin Luther King Jr. led a diverse group of 3,200 marchers from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, advocating for voting rights. This march began on March 21, 1965, and took place under the watchful eyes of law enforcement. Participants aimed to draw attention to the ongoing struggle for African American voting rights and were motivated by recent events that highlighted racial inequality. The march aimed to culminate in a rally at the Alabama State Capitol.