4. Selma’s Civil Rights Footing
Selma, a pivotal city in Alabama’s Black Belt, holds deep connections to the civil rights movement. The 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches, including the tragic “Bloody Sunday” on March 7, where peaceful protesters were violently confronted by law enforcement, were instrumental in the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Today, landmarks like the Edmund Pettus Bridge stand as enduring symbols of the struggle for equality. (history.com) For a comprehensive overview of Selma’s role in civil rights history, visit nps.gov.
