Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will hold a press conference with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and others ahead of the 61st Bloody Sunday commemoration on March 8 at 9 a.m.
“As the representative of Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, I have the unique privilege of hosting our annual civil rights pilgrimage each year," said Sewell. "This weekend, I look forward to welcoming Members of Congress and dignitaries from across the nation to Alabama as we commemorate the events of Bloody Sunday pay tribute to the Foot Soldiers and freedom fighters on whose shoulders we stand."
"I am particularly excited to welcome Governor Wes Moore, our nation’s only sitting Black governor, to Selma for this year’s festivities. It is my hope that we leave this weekend feeling renewed, refreshed, and ready to get into some Good Trouble.”
Sewell and Moore will be joined by Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Congressman Shomari C. Figures, Selma Mayor Johnny Moss, Tabernacle Baptist Church Pastor Otis Dion Culliver, and other Members of Congress.
“I am honored to join Congresswoman Sewell and the hundreds of patriots traveling to Alabama to honor the 61st anniversary of John Lewis and Dr. King’s march from Selma to Montgomery and continue the mission to get all boots on the bridge,” said Moore.
“This weekend we march to honor those who came before us—the leaders that knew the journey for freedom might not be over in their lifetimes, but still had faith someone would be there to pick up the baton and carry it forward.”
The press conference will address the "significance" of the occasion and will be held at the Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church on 1431 Broad Street.
"We are excited to welcome the world to the historic grounds of Selma, Alabama, and to the sacred space of Tabernacle Baptist Church," said Tabernacle Baptist Church Pastor, Dr. Otis Dion Culliver. "As we continue the ongoing work to perfect our union and uplift all of humanity, Selma reminds us that ordinary people with extraordinary faith—and their Creator and their community—can make a difference.”
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