Daily Archives: March 7, 2015

Selma 50th Anniversary

Posted on March 7, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Legislation removed barriers that had prevented black people from voting. Millions joined voting rolls across the country, and thousands went on to win elections to offices in city halls, state legislatures, Congress, and, eventually, the White House. Rep. John Lewis, … Continue reading →

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Videos & Photos | President Obama Selma Speech & The First Family In Selma

Posted on March 7, 2015 by rikyrah

Update: Full Selma Speech The sun sets over the Edmund Pettus Bridge where preparations for the 50th anniversary of the civil rights march with a visit Saturday with President Barack Obama and the first family, Friday, March. 6, 2015, in … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on March 7, 2015 by rikyrah

I hope you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that’s happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week, the President broke bread with My Brother’s Keeper mentees, shared the … Continue reading →

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