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#OTD in 1965 brave activists attempted a 54-mile march from Selma, AL to Montgomery, AL for #votingrights.
But upon crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge, state troopers with billy clubs & tear gas assaulted the men & women.
This day became known as #BloodySunday.
But upon crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge, state troopers with billy clubs & tear gas assaulted the men & women.
This day became known as #BloodySunday.
Even injured, they were committed to completing the march.
The heinous violence led @NAACP_LDF to file & win a lawsuit against the AL Governor, which afforded the marchers federal protection for a subsequent march.
You can read the march plan here: naacpldf.org/ldf-at-selma-5…
The heinous violence led @NAACP_LDF to file & win a lawsuit against the AL Governor, which afforded the marchers federal protection for a subsequent march.
You can read the march plan here: naacpldf.org/ldf-at-selma-5…
#BloodySunday, the protected march that took place weeks later, & the fearless leaders of the civil rights movement are credited for the passage of the #VotingRights Act of 1965.
The #VRA tore down the barriers to the ballot box for Black Americans. 🗳️
The #VRA tore down the barriers to the ballot box for Black Americans. 🗳️
Congratulations #PeteButtigieg on a well ran historic campaign. If you caught my #SCprimary2020 Recap then you arent surprised by this development. Here is a rough cut since I'm hopping on a flight.
Full 🎥:
Full 🎥:
I can't think of a higher note for #PeteButtigieg to spend his last day on the campaign trail than commemorating #Selma55. To #TeamPete supporters it has been fun getting to know y'all after my girl dropped out. You're welcome to stick around. Hugs & support to y'all 🤗
I can't think of a better high note for #PeteButtigieg's last day on the campaign trail than commemorating #Selma55. To the #PeteForAmerica supporters, it has been fun getting to know y'all after my girl dropped out & you're welcome to stick around as the primary continues.
#Votingrights activists did not abandon their commitment to justice after the vicious attacks of Bloody Sunday.
They were determined to proceed to Montgomery, and LDF joined them in that charge by pursuing litigation that won them federal protection for the subsequent march.
They were determined to proceed to Montgomery, and LDF joined them in that charge by pursuing litigation that won them federal protection for the subsequent march.
“The march will be orderly & peaceful & otherwise observe the highest standards of dignity & decorum.” - An excerpt from the plan that LDF filed to protect the Selma foot soldiers.
Read the complete history of LDF fighting for Selma foot soldiers here:
naacpldf.org/ldf-at-selma-5…
Read the complete history of LDF fighting for Selma foot soldiers here:
naacpldf.org/ldf-at-selma-5…
LDF remains active in and out of the courtroom to continue the legacy of advocacy and public education that Thurgood Marshall began.
Sunday service has begun at Brown Chapel AME Church ⛪️
On March 7, 1965, churchgoers led by @repjohnlewis marched from the pews of Brown Chapel to the Edmund Pettus Bridge—and unknowingly into the terror of what became known as #BloodySunday.
#Selma55 #LDFatSelma
On March 7, 1965, churchgoers led by @repjohnlewis marched from the pews of Brown Chapel to the Edmund Pettus Bridge—and unknowingly into the terror of what became known as #BloodySunday.
#Selma55 #LDFatSelma
LDF Deputy Director of Litigation Leah Aden recognizes the contributions that Judge John Nixon made to the civil rights movement.
#LDFatSelma #Selma55
#LDFatSelma #Selma55
“We are lifting up Judge Nixon because...the judge’s life represents exactly what we need in this moment—non-Black allies who appreciate the contributions of Black people to the realization of this country’s principles...who make choices that risk their own power & authority.”
The opening prayer that was just conducted by the pastor of Bethel Church marks the official start of this year’s Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast.
#Selma55 #LDFatSelma
#Selma55 #LDFatSelma
The 21st Century Youth Leadership Movement leads an encouraging chant and the Freedom Singers remind us to “keep pressing on.” #Selma55
“The story of Selma is the story of America and 55 years later we are still fighting for the same causes that our foot soliders fought for.”
-@RepTerriSewell
-@RepTerriSewell
.@Sifill_LDF delivers a powerful tribute to @repjohnlewis:
“We strengthened this country, we made this country’s reputation—and people like Rep. John Lewis sacrificed themselves to a lifetime of service to this country.”
#LDFatSelma
“We strengthened this country, we made this country’s reputation—and people like Rep. John Lewis sacrificed themselves to a lifetime of service to this country.”
#LDFatSelma
.@Sifill_LDF leads community members and Selma sojourners in 20 seconds of applause to lift up @repjohnlewis’s health and commemorate his lifetime of sacrifice.
#Selma55
#Selma55
We can all partake in honoring @repjohnlewis legacy by urging the Senate to #ProtectOurVote.
“This is a civil rights issue. They know we are going to be disproportionately targeted & they still won’t protect us. You have to call [your senators] every week.”
#Selma55 #LDFatSelma
“This is a civil rights issue. They know we are going to be disproportionately targeted & they still won’t protect us. You have to call [your senators] every week.”
#Selma55 #LDFatSelma
STREAMING NOW: Tune in to the livestream at breachrepairers.org/trainingsandev… or follow along with us as we live-tweet the panel.
#LDFatSelma #Selma55
#LDFatSelma #Selma55
“Every generation must fight for the progress we currently have and press forward to continue that progress...it’s okay to get into ‘good trouble.’”
-@RepTerriSewell welcoming attendees to the “Voting Rights in the Age of Massachusetts Incarceration” panel
-@RepTerriSewell welcoming attendees to the “Voting Rights in the Age of Massachusetts Incarceration” panel
Alabamanians and Selma sojourners are leaning into today’s #votingrights discussion.
Join us online: breachrepairers.org/trainingsandev…
Join us online: breachrepairers.org/trainingsandev…
LDF employees are welcoming community members to the Brown Chapel AME Church for an exclusive screening of #Rigged and a panel featuring closing remarks by @RevDrBarber . Join us!
#LDFatSelma #Selma55
#LDFatSelma #Selma55
The exclusive screening of #Rigged at Brown Chapel AME Church is just about to begin.
Rigged examines the new wave of voter suppression tactics blocking communities of color from the polls.
#votingrights #LDFatSelma #Selma55
Rigged examines the new wave of voter suppression tactics blocking communities of color from the polls.
#votingrights #LDFatSelma #Selma55
We cannot be the democracy we claim to be if communities of color continue to be targeted by voter suppression.
Learn more at riggedthefilm.com
@RevDrBarber
Learn more at riggedthefilm.com
@RevDrBarber
Right now, LDF Asst Counsel @CaraMcClellan6 is kicking off LDF’s community listening session.
Organizers from various Alabama communities have gathered to discuss ways that we can move the needle on civil rights.
#LDFatSelma #Selma55
Organizers from various Alabama communities have gathered to discuss ways that we can move the needle on civil rights.
#LDFatSelma #Selma55
“My advocacy started in prison. By me being vocal about food & cleanliness & starting petitions, they moved me around a lot. They do not like you to be vocal.
But I refused to lose my identity.”
Tim Lanier now works to reinstate #votingrights for returning citizens. #LDFatSelma
But I refused to lose my identity.”
Tim Lanier now works to reinstate #votingrights for returning citizens. #LDFatSelma
The process of regaining your #votingrights as a returning citizen in Alabama is confusing & riddled with ambiguity.
These leaders are lobbying and organizing to eliminate the barriers.
When asked what gives them hope, they responded, “The Florida case [Gruver] gives us hope.”
These leaders are lobbying and organizing to eliminate the barriers.
When asked what gives them hope, they responded, “The Florida case [Gruver] gives us hope.”
