Tag Archives: #Selma March 1965

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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Photos: Dr Martin Luther King’s 1965 #Selma March

Posted on January 15, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip Essence

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