Selma's 59th Anniversary: Marching for Voting Rights
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Selma commemorates Bloody Sundays 59th anniversary, marking a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement that led to the Voting Rights Act. This years events, culminating in a bridge crossing march, draw leaders and activists, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who honors the late Jesse Jackson. Speakers express concern over rising racism and threats to voting rights, citing a Supreme Court case that could impact minority-favored seats. Original marcher Charles Mauldin shares his courageous journey, while Congressman Shomari Figures emphasizes the ongoing struggle to protect civil rights gains. Organizers urge the crowd to keep marching and registering voters, warning of future battles to safeguard progress.
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