Politicians speak about voting rights at Selma bridge crossing
Thousands gathered Sunday at the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge to hear lawmakers’ words of encouragement. Among these ...
‘The unfinished business of the freedom movement’: 60 years after Bloody Sunday
The atrocity of “Bloody Sunday” helped move public sentiment, and eventually helped bring about the passage of the landmark ...
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Upholding John Lewis’ Legacy: 10 People Trying To Secure Voting Rights
These 10 remarkable individuals are upholding John Lewis' tradition of making “good trouble” in the name of securing voting ...
The FACE Act was enacted to protect reproductive health clinics − here’s why its history matters today
The FACE Act was signed by Bill Clinton in 1994 to guarantee access to abortion and reproductive health care protected by the ...
60 Years Later: Hundreds gather in Selma to commemorate Bloody Sunday, honor foot soldiers, and continue the fight for change
In 1965, activists started a march from Selma to Montgomery to demonstrate the right to vote. However, as they were crossing ...
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Selma marks 60 years since US civil rights march for African Americans' voting rights
Hundreds gather in Selma, Alabama, to mark 60 years since 'Bloody Sunday,' a pivotal moment in the fight for African American ...