Pivotal moment. 50 years later we remember a week that changed america. With voices call forgive justice now. One of the most important issue is to fix this. To the message that holds true today. Were not going to let anybody turn us around. Our special report race in america selma. Today is that day. Its the 50th anniversary that changed america forever. Black america, White America america for years to come. It became known as bloody sunday, the day that demonstrators tried to march across the bridge in selma alabama. They were headed to montgomery, but they never made it to the end. They were met with tear gas and billy clubs. The world watched in horror. Today, 50 years later civil rights leaders and politicians from across the country are gathering in selma. President obama will be on hand as marchers make that walk again found the Edmund Pettus bridge. You can see that the bridge stands today as it did 50 years ago. This time Edmund Pettus infamous for being a member of the kkk.
It was 50 years ago tomorrow when the first of three civil rights marches in selma, alabama changed the course of American History. March 7th, 1965, would forever be known as blood sunday after 600 demonstrators were attacked by state troopers while trying to cross the Edmund Pettis bridge. This weekend president obama joins thousands to commemorate the marches. Tony harris joins us live now from selma. So much anticipation for this event over the weekend. And you would think it would evoke a lot of emotion. Do you get that sense already . Michael you hit it. I have been on the ground maybe an hour maybe an hour and a half here, and everyone that i have had an opportunity to speak with, you know me im a pretty outgoing guy, and im having conversations, and that is the sense im getting real emotion. This has tapped at their hearts because of the significance of this weekend. We have been hustled ash around here. But just debehind me where the Edmund Pettis bridge. Where the president wi
Mexico that helps supply americas drug addiction. Thousands of people gathered in selma alabama to remember the citys pivotal role in the civil rights movement. Today they honoured former president Lyndon Johnson for signing the Voting Rights act in 1965. He was motivated by what happened in selma. 6,000 marched to Montgomery Barack obama to protest fair voting laws. They were med with bloody violence. There were tributes to the civil rights leaders. Many say theres more to go. Tony harris is there. Youve been there all week, it was the culmination of the week. Youre right. The day began in a symbolic and historic place. Brown chapel ame church. 50 years ago it was the organizational hub of the selma marches marches. 50 years ago the names from malcolm x, and Martin Luther king junior. Today it was the attorney general eric holder, and king iii at the selma moment at brown chappell. When we think about what Martin Luther king would want us to do. I imagine hed tell us that work was not
And more importantly to act. And in the spirit of the movement is truly my honor and privilege to introduce the one who will bring the message to us today, one who is the epitome of grace, beauty, respect leadership, one who represents the direct lineage of the one who spoke on these very grounds, 50 years ago today, in this god ordained moment, we bought him this afternoon rev. Dr. Bernice king, who is the chief executive officer of the king center which was founded by her mother in 1968. She was appointed to this position in january 2012 by the board of trustees. Dr. King is nationally and internal ashley known as one of the most prolific, powerful, motivated and anointed our doors in todays season. She leaves audiences require you to think and process what you have heard and then stand up and do something. She challenges us to be to live by a standard and she is one who understands the power of standards and the power of the date on purpose and live out your legacy. Yes she is the l
This state and receive any petition from them provided they come in an orderly and proper manner. Governor the office was closed today. Yes, the office was closed when they came today to present the petition. Screeria nigeria. Gwendolyn e. Boyd. Thank you and to all who are gathered here, and other elected officials, my brothers and sisters in christ, what a Beautiful Day the lord has given us to gather and to celebrate and more importantly to act. And in the spirit of the movement is truly my honor and privilege to introduce the one who will bring the message to us today, one who is the epitome of grace, beauty, respect leadership, one who represents the direct lineage of the one who spoke on these very grounds, 50 years ago today, in this god ordained moment, we bought him this afternoon rev. Dr. Bernice king, who is the chief executive officer of the king center which was founded by her mother in 1968. She was appointed to this position in january 2012 by the board of trustees. Dr.