Lesson plan: Enduring significance of the Selma to Montgomery March
Students will learn about the 1965 marches from Selma to Montgomery during the Civil Rights Movement. They will examine the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and watch clips from the movie "Selma". Most importantly, students will think critically about sources of information. Pass out this HANDOUT with background on the Selma to Montgomery Marches.
In honor of all the sacrifices made on behalf of civil rights foot soldiers 60 years ago, the following 60 events are ...
The cities of Selma and Montgomery will soon commemorate the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the Selma to Montgomery March ...
In an op-ed, SPLC President and CEO Margaret Huang reflects on 60 years of struggle, marching and sacrifices for civil, ...
In honor of all the sacrifices made on behalf of civil rights foot soldiers 60 years ago, the following 60 events are ...
March 7th has seen its fair share of pivotal moments throughout history.One of the most notable events on this day occurred ...
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Atlanta group boards bus to Selma for ‘Bloody Sunday’ 60th anniversaryDozens of people from Metro Atlanta woke up bright and early on Sunday morning. Hopping on a bus headed to Selma, Alabama for ...
Events in Selma, Ala. six decades ago helped win support for the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Today local activists say they're ...
"People are afraid," Selma's mayor told more than 30 Congress members at the start of a weekend of remembrance.
On March 7, 1965, hundreds of civil rights advocates, including late Congressman John Lewis, gathered for a peaceful march ...
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