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Some paid the ultimate price to enact voting rights. Their survivors see America turning backward

It's been six decades since the Voting Rights Act was enacted

The Independent UK

Home where King planned Selma voting rights marches opens at Michigan museum

A home where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders planned strategies during the Civil Rights movement in the Deep South now has been rebuilt at a Michigan museum after being dismantled and hauled from Alabama

The Independent UK

‘We’re going backwards’: Black political power under threat in Alabama after Voting Rights Act gutting

US supreme court ruling could eliminate two majority-Black districts and entrench Republican control from Congress to county school boards

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People are marching in Selma in 2026

Invoking the legacy of 1965 Selma marches, protesters march for voting access and representation in 2026

Salon

Demonstrations to sweep the South over voting rights and redistricting

From Selma to Texas, protests are coming.

Axios

These civil rights leaders put their lives on the line for voting rights. Now they say we’re ‘going backwards’

Organizers, including Selma foot soliders, say ruling is latest chapter in long battle over Black disenfranchisement in US

The Guardian - US

When civil rights protesters are killed, some deaths – generally those of white people – resonate more

Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two white Minneapolis residents killed in January 2026 by federal agents while protesting the Trump administration’s immigration policy, have become household names. National media outlets continue to focus on their deaths and the circumstances around them.

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‘My vote is my voice’: protesters fight for democracy as Trump casts shadow

Outside the supreme court, protesters invoked the legacy of civil rights giants with a key Voting Rights Act plank at stake

The Guardian - US

Trump’s use of the national guard against LA protesters defies all precedents

Violence has erupted on the streets of cities across southern California over the weekend, as protesters clashed with agents from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency detaining people they suspected to be illegal immigrants. The US president, Donald Trump, took the unusual decision on Saturday to deploy 2,000…

The Conversation

How Jesse Jackson embodied Southern politics − and changed American elections

Holding hands with other prominent Black leaders, the Rev. Jesse Jackson crossed the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma, Alabama, on March 9, 2025, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” Like several survivors of that violent day in 1965, when police brutally attacked civil rights protesters, Jackson crossed the…

The Conversation

'Bloody Sunday' 60th anniversary marked in Selma with remembrances and concerns about the future

Alabama this weekend is marking the 60th anniversary of a key event in the civil rights movement, when voting rights marchers were attacked in Selma on March 7, 1965

The Independent UK

Bloody Sunday: restored photos show the violence that shocked a nation

‘Spider’ Martin’s newly restored photos that documented firsthand the violence on 7 March 1965 are on view at Alabama exhibit Selma Is Now

The Guardian - US

Netflix movie of the day: Selma is a gripping drama about a towering historical figure

David Oyelowo is exceptional as Martin Luther King Jr in this powerful Netflix movie.

TechRadar

BRELAND's 'Project 2024' EP: A Musical Journey Of Connection

Explore BRELAND's journey from 'Cross Country' to 'Project 2024' EP, blending genres and emphasizing unity and connection.

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The Independent UK

BRELAND went to Selma to find himself. His ‘Project 2024' is music based on what he saw and felt

For BRELAND, the last few years have been a whirlwind

International Business Times

Geb-Ra Organics Takes Root In Selma: Bringing Sustainable Agriculture And Clean Energy To The Community

Named after the ancient Egyptian deities Geb and Ra – representing the Earth and the Sun respectively – Geb-Ra Organics embodies a commitment to leveraging natural elements for modern agricultural advancement.

The Independent UK

Alabama high school football player dies from brain injury a day after being hurt during game

Caden Tellier, 16, died on Saturday after he suffered a traumatic brain injury during Friday night’s game at Morgan Academy in Selma, Alabama

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Vice President Harris Commemorates Bloody Sunday Anniversary In Selma

Explore the legacy of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama, and the ongoing challenges to voting rights and democracy in the United States.

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Vice President Kamala Harris Leads Civil Rights March In Selma

Vice President Kamala Harris leads annual march in Selma, Alabama to commemorate Bloody Sunday and honor civil rights activists. The legacy of civil rights...

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Vice President Harris To Commemorate Bloody Sunday In Selma

Vice President Kamala Harris to participate in Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee, honoring Bloody Sunday and advocating for civil rights and equality.

The Guardian - US

‘Old battles have become new again’: Terri Sewell on the effect of the Shelby county decision

The Democratic congresswoman from Alabama talks voter suppression and her hopes for the Voting Rights Advancement Act

The Independent UK

House where King planned Alabama marches moving to Michigan

An Alabama home where Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders planned the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches has been sold to a historical museum in Michigan and will be moved to a site near Detroit for preservation

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Nigeria’s electoral democracy seeks to find its footing after contentious election

President Joe Biden, in his March 5 visit to Selma, Alabama, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting democracy and protecting voting rights. This commitment echoed loudly in Africa’s largest democracy, which experienced a contentious presidential election on Feb. 25. In response to an avalanche of criticism, the government postponed for…

Salon

Biden tries to sideline primary rivals

Corporate types don’t want messy moral debates about just what Democrats should stand for

Chicago Sun-Times

Don’t gloss over significance of Brandon Johnson’s trip to Selma

The Sun-Times mentioned the trip Johnson made over the weekend but did not do so in context of who he actually is.

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