Tag Archives: Selma 50th Anniversary

Freedom Rider Bernard Lafayette shuts down Ferguson protesters from disrupting President Obama’s speech

Posted on March 9, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

SELMA – Civil rights leader Bernard Lafayette was listening intently to President Barack Obama’s speech in Selma on Saturday afternoon when he began to hear what sounded like a drum beat and chants of “We want change, we want change.” … Continue reading →

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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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