For the past few weeks, the walls of the Carneal ArtsRevive building have been lined with photographs that were taken by James “Spider” Martin during the 1965 Civil Rights Movement in Selma.

The exhibit has given people a chance to look back at the movement through the lens of the famed photojournalist.

With the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches coming up in two weeks, there couldn’t be a better time for this exhibit.

To go along with the display, ArtsRevive planned a lecture series, which offers the community a chance to learn about the impact of the photographs and the role photojournalism played in the fight for equal voting rights.

The first lecture, held last week, showed people the power of Martin’s photography, and discussed how it helped give the public a perception of what was going on in Selma.

People that haven’t taken the time to go to ArtsRevive and check out the display should do so.

Each image is a story in itself and can provide visuals to the stories we have all read in history books and heard from others.

The second lecture, planned for Thursday, Feb. 19 from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., is called “A Look at the Movement from Differing Perspectives.” The lecture will feature multiple panelists that will share their personal reflection on the movement.

Thursday is a great opportunity for people that haven’t seen the exhibit to do so. Spider Martin’s photography will open your eyes and paint a vivid image of the movement in your mind.

Seeing the pictures and hearing the testimonies is something that shouldn’t be taken for granted. Everyone should go support ArtsRevive and see and hear for themselves the power of the movement.