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USA Today4y
Who was Edmund Pettus? Selma bridge named for Confederate, KKK leader - USA TODAY
With the death of congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis, pressure is mounting to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. Lewis was one of the prominent activists who marched ...
The Indianapolis Star4mon
Selma bridge crossing anniversary: Full list of this month's events - IndyStar
Events, many of them free, include a re-enactment of the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. The marches are led by Salute Selma, Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee and the city of Montgomery.
WSFA3mon
People gather at Edmund Pettus Bridge for 60th Bridge Crossing Jubilee - WSFA 12 News
The Edmund Pettus Bridge is the key site of the Selma to Montgomery march; A pivotal moment in the civil rights movement that led to the passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Essence20d
Calls To Rename Edmund Pettus Bridge Intensify Following Death of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis - Essence
A petition on Change.org has gained over 444,900 signatures as of 10:44 p.m. Saturday night to rename the bridge. “It’s far past time to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge after Rep. John Lewis ...
Austin American-Statesman4mon
Selma bridge crossing anniversary: Full list of this month's events - Austin American-Statesman
Events, many of them free, include a re-enactment of the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. The marches are led by Salute Selma, Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee and the city of Montgomery. The ...
Tennessean4mon
Selma bridge crossing anniversary: Full list of this month's events - The Tennessean
Events, many of them free, include a re-enactment of the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. The marches are led by Salute Selma, Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee and the city of Montgomery.
The Cincinnati Enquirer4mon
Selma bridge crossing anniversary: Full list of this month's events - Cincinnati Enquirer
Events, many of them free, include a re-enactment of the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. The marches are led by Salute Selma, Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee and the city of Montgomery.
Des Moines Register4mon
Selma bridge crossing anniversary: Full list of this month's events - The Des Moines Register
Events, many of them free, include a re-enactment of the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. The marches are led by Salute Selma, Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee and the city of Montgomery.
Palm Beach Post4mon
Selma bridge crossing anniversary: Full list of this month's events - Palm Beach Post
Events, many of them free, include a re-enactment of the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. The marches are led by Salute Selma, Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee and the city of Montgomery. The ...
Columbus Dispatch4mon
Selma bridge crossing anniversary: Full list of this month's events - The Columbus Dispatch
Events, many of them free, include a re-enactment of the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. The marches are led by Salute Selma, Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee and the city of Montgomery.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel4mon
Selma bridge crossing anniversary: Full list of this month's events - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Events, many of them free, include a re-enactment of the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. The marches are led by Salute Selma, Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee and the city of Montgomery. The ...
AZ Central4mon
Selma bridge crossing anniversary: Full list of this month's events - azcentral.com
Events, many of them free, include a re-enactment of the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. The marches are led by Salute Selma, Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee and the city of Montgomery.