03/08/2026
March 7, 1965 — a day that changed the course of history.
On this day, courageous men, women, and young people began a peaceful march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, demanding one simple but powerful right: the right to vote. What happened that day, now known as “Bloody Sunday,” shocked the nation and helped ignite the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Today, as we gather for the final day of the 61st Annual Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee, we honor the Foot Soldiers who walked before us. When we march across the bridge today, we are not just walking across steel and concrete — we are walking across history, sacrifice, and hope. Every step across the bridge is a reminder that the struggle for justice continues and that the legacy of Selma lives on through all of us.
We extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, sponsored, and supported this year’s Jubilee. Your presence helps keep the story of Selma alive for future generations. We are also deeply grateful to our sponsors and community partners whose support makes this historic commemoration possible each year.
If you believe in preserving this legacy and supporting the continued work of the Jubilee, we invite you to consider making a donation. Your contribution helps ensure that future generations can gather, learn, and walk this historic bridge together.
All Boots on the Bridge.
www.selmajubilee.com
