LWVKY ATTENDS
The Selma Reenactment March 2020
On Saturday March 1, several members of the KYLWV participated in the of the 55th Anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” Here are some thoughts from some of the participants.
Cecile Schubert
Saturday, March 1, I was honored to hear three individuals who walked across the Edmund Pettus Bridge toward Montgomery, Alabama with their parents for the right to vote in 1965, in what is now called “Bloody Sunday”. I was also honored to walk with students from Kentucky State University and Kentuckians from around the Commonwealth toward our capital, Frankfort, to commemorate the march from Selma to Montgomery. We need always remember the actions of those who went before so we do continue to preserve our democracy and rights as citizens no matter what our color or origin.
Soraya Assar
It was an amazing experience to walk with participants in the reenactment of Bloody Sunday. I was honored, amazed, and impressed to be in the company of strong and proud students from Kentucky State University, members of the public, Kentucky AFL-CIO, Kentucky NAACP, elected officials, and members of the KYLWV. It was a moving experience to hear from people who were on the Edmund Pettus Bridge on that fateful day. It was inspiring to be with people who had a front seat to history and told of the struggles they had. The music and speeches gave me inspiration that no matter how dark things seem, we shall overcome.
Diana Linville
The best part of the Selma Commemorative March was watching the joy and enthusiasm of the students from the HBCU Kentucky University in Frankfort. They are the reason I marched, and I didn't even know it until I followed them to the Capitol Building.
Harriette Seiler
I too was moved by hearing the memories of three who experienced the terror of the original Selma crossing--Mattie Jones, Ira Grupper and Walter Taylor, Jr. They were passionate in their call to protect the right to vote.
Judy Lippman
I went to support the specific event and those who planned it, and to honor the memory and legacy of the original Selma march.
One of the special moments for me was seeing Mattie Jones again - strong, powerful as ever with her message pursuing justice.
William (Beau) Weston
I thought the most valuable part was those hundreds of college students drawn into Civil Rights history as sacred history.
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KENTUCKY MARCHES WITH SELMA
STATE SENATOR GERALD NEAL:
“I want to thank the Bloody Sunday Commemoration Coalition and all attendees who turned the Selma reenactment in Frankfort for the 55th Anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” into a reality. On that day in 1965, America witnessed individuals with the courage and willingness to stand up for their fellow citizens. Our voices were heard and our light did indeed shine!
By holding this event and future events, we will remember and pay tribute to the brave actions of those individuals that stood on the side of justice. We must never forget! I hope you will join us in continuing these efforts throughout the year so that future generations remember the importance of the fight for civil rights and voter participation.
Below are some pictures taken at the commemoration, along with a link to the newspaper that covered the event. If you were unable to attend, I hope you will join us next year!
Thank you for your advocacy!”