Today marks 60 years since attack on Civil Rights marchers in Selma

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Today marks the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement when a peaceful protest for voting rights turned violent as marchers were met with brutal force from law enforcement on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. The event, which left 58 people injured, including John Lewis, led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, eliminating racial discrimination in voting. As we commemorate this historic day, Glenn Harris of Race Forward urges Black Americans to continue fighting against restrictive voting laws that threaten progress made by past activists. The courage and sacrifices of those who marched on Bloody Sunday serve as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for justice and equality in America.