Selma's Bloody Sunday

Protest, Voting Rights, and the Struggle for Racial Equality

Autori

• Robert A Pratt

Parametri

• 160 pagine
• 6 ore di lettura

• Scienze sociali
• Storia

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The narrative centers on a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, detailing the march from Selma to Montgomery led by prominent figures Hosea Williams and John Lewis. As the demonstrators approach the Edmund Pettus Bridge, they encounter a formidable presence of Alabama state troopers and armed men, highlighting the intense opposition faced by peaceful protesters advocating for voting rights. This confrontation symbolizes the struggle for civil rights and the courage of those who stood against systemic oppression.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

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