Selma to Montgomery March

The Selma to Montgomery March was a pivotal event during the Civil Rights Movement in 1965, where thousands of protesters, mainly African Americans, marched to demand voting rights and racial equality. The march highlighted the systemic barriers to voting faced by Black Americans and drew national attention after violent suppression of earlier marches. It played a crucial role in prompting the U.S. Congress to pass the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting practices. The march symbolizes the struggle for justice and the power of organized, peaceful protest to bring about social change.