LIVE: Follow updates from Bloody Sunday commemoration
Published 8:56 am Saturday, March 7, 2015
Congressman John Lewis returns to Selma 50 years to the day after leading the Bloody Sunday march with the late Rev. Hosea Williams.
The Selma Times-Journal has staff of 12 working to cover Bloody Sunday commemoration. Check back for live updates.
Full text of Obama’s prepared remarks from foot of Edmund Pettus Bridge: http://t.co/L4eLVNKAUd #Selma50
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
President Obama speaking from foot of Edmund Pettus Bridge. #Selma #Selma50 #50Selma #STJ pic.twitter.com/m7FALTVcVF
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
REP. SEWELL: “Good afternoon, America. Welcome to my hometown of Selma … It’s indeed a great day to be in Selma.”
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
BENTLEY: “Selma changed America. Selma changed the world.”
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
GOV. BENTLEY: “This bridge represents the strength and determination … that have come to define the Civil Rights Movement.”
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
President Obama, wife Michelle and George and Laura Bush take to the stage now with Congressman John Lewis. #Selma50
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
HE’S HERE: President Obama and family have arrived in Selma. #Selma50
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
The Major paused for a minute and then he said, “Troopers advance!” And you saw these men putting on their gas masks. pic.twitter.com/NDAkngX9kE
— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) March 7, 2015
Tune in at 2:35 p.m. ET to watch President Obama speak in Selma, Alabama: http://t.co/wF2J5vKpRY #MarchOn pic.twitter.com/COHzBaUleZ
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 7, 2015
STATE SEN. HANK SANDERS: “This must be more than a celebration … it must be a time to recommit to the full universal right to vote.”
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
The man walking beside me – co-leader of the march Hosea Williams – said “Major, give us a moment to kneel and pray.” pic.twitter.com/3fvecGNnq3
— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) March 7, 2015
MAYOR GEORGE EVANS: “We have come a long way, but we yet have a long way to go … We still have many, many bridges to cross.”
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
Daughter of the Rev. Hosea Williams and Gov. George Wallace together on Selma stage. #Selma50
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
While in the air to Alabama, President Obama signed bill granting Congressional Gold Medal to Foot Soldiers #Selma50
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
Obama and family are on way to Selma. Bush and wife Laura are already in town. #Selma #STJ #Selma50
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
“I’ll give you three minutes to disperse and return to your homes or to your church.” #Selma50 pic.twitter.com/83ccHA99ef
— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) March 7, 2015
HUD Secretary Julian Castro arrives to the festivities in #Selma #STJ #Selma50 pic.twitter.com/kgSzBMJnkJ
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
LOCAL HERO: The Rev. F.D. Reese is among the thousands in Selma to hear the president’s speech. #selma50 pic.twitter.com/U4QtYTnuDQ
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
Congresswoman Teri Sewell speak to the media in #Selma #STJ #Selma50 #SelmaIsNow pic.twitter.com/5W1ZjGmbM5
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
He said, “This is an unlawful march. It will not be allowed to continue.” #Selma50 pic.twitter.com/pW46cdL5zn
— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) March 7, 2015
Air Force One and President Obama has landed at Maxwell AFB. First Family to make way to Selma.
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
“I wouldn’t be standing here today as mayor… of Birmingham were it not for those actions on that day” -William Bell pic.twitter.com/jWNGzmEfrP
— Daniel Evans (@STJ_DanielEvans) March 7, 2015
Thousands gather to hear the President speak. #STJ #Selma50 #Selma pic.twitter.com/vBfTwbpK1C
— Alaina Denean (@AlainaDenean) March 7, 2015
Signed legislation this week to honor those who risked everything for the good of all people: https://t.co/y7c1ZCjJS1 #Selma50
— Speaker John Boehner (@SpeakerBoehner) March 7, 2015
When we came within hearing distance, a trooper identified himself and said, “I’m Major John Cloud of the Alabama State Troopers” #Selma50
— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) March 7, 2015
A small contingent in the crowd is singing “Lean On Me.” #selma50
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
Red Cross is handing water to the crowd. Several spectators have been taken away by medical personnel. #selma50
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
PHOTOS: Sights from this year’s Jubilee Parade. More: http://t.co/PaQDI4DecK pic.twitter.com/M4r54peeBV
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
… Alabama State Troopers #Selma50 pic.twitter.com/BuPxSRAOOx
— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) March 7, 2015
Breakfast at R.B. Hudson Middle School honors those who fought for equal rights: http://t.co/cD9JWcNsZz pic.twitter.com/mui4VLj9SE
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
When we got to the apex of the bridge, down below we saw a sea of blue… #Selma50 pic.twitter.com/pI8rIB9K0f
— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) March 7, 2015
Medical personnel responded to elderly woman in crowd Saturday. Officials have since handed out water. #Selma50 pic.twitter.com/XAsermEWiO
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
Jesse Jackson has arrived to downtown Selma. #Selma50 pic.twitter.com/W5NgRSDLRA
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is already in downtown Selma for today’s events. #Selma50 pic.twitter.com/mU80UtDI79
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
About 600 of us left Brown Chapel AME to walk in an orderly, peaceful, nonviolent fashion. #Selma50
— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) March 7, 2015
Four hours until President Obama makes his remarks at Edmund Pettus Bridge and Selma is filling up quickly. #selma50 pic.twitter.com/Hgea9P58Ts
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
Before we left a little church called Brown Chapel AME, we knelt and joined together in prayer. #Selma50 pic.twitter.com/lNuu8VU6bg
— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) March 7, 2015
50 yrs ago today, we set out to march from Selma to Montgomery to dramatize to the nation that people of color were denied the right to vote
— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) March 7, 2015
Long lines snaking through downtown Selma to see President Barack Obama’s speech. #Selma50 pic.twitter.com/GqQTvzWfJt
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
On Hwy 80 heading to Selma. We have a record number of Reps & Senators on the pilgrimage this year #FPI15 #Selma50 pic.twitter.com/BWnEqiXxK5
— Rep. Martha Roby (@RepMarthaRoby) March 7, 2015
Chilly morning in Selma, but afternoon looks great. Sunny and high of 63 F. #Selma50
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
How to see President Obama’s speech today in Selma: http://t.co/EjbBu3UBlc #Selma50
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
John Lewis and late Rev. Hosea Williams led Bloody Sunday march 50 years ago today. Welcome back, Mr. Lewis #Selma50 pic.twitter.com/YxHxpIc5MF
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
Traffic coming into Selma on Cecil Jackson Bypass Saturday morning. #Selma50 pic.twitter.com/dPFIpoTxsk
— Selma Times-Journal (@Selma_Times) March 7, 2015
