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Civil Rights History in Selma, Alabama
06:12 - 12:55 (06:42)
Joanne Bland's tours in Selma, Alabama not only highlight the city's civil rights history, but also how the history of the Civil War is tied to the progress of the Civil Rights era, as she shares stories of the events that took place in various locations in the city.
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Learn about Selma's place in civil rights history, including the iconic march on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, as discussed in a guided tour of the area.
06:12 - 09:08 (02:55)
Summary
Learn about Selma's place in civil rights history, including the iconic march on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, as discussed in a guided tour of the area.
ChapterCivil Rights History in Selma, Alabama
EpisodeThe Civil Rights Generation
PodcastUp First
The speaker visits a run-down playground with a chain-link fence and old chip pavement, standing on the final piece of the original cement where activists gathered on Bloody Sunday, and interviews a woman who wants to build a park to honor the city's contribution to America.
09:08 - 11:04 (01:55)
Summary
The speaker visits a run-down playground with a chain-link fence and old chip pavement, standing on the final piece of the original cement where activists gathered on Bloody Sunday, and interviews a woman who wants to build a park to honor the city's contribution to America.
ChapterCivil Rights History in Selma, Alabama
EpisodeThe Civil Rights Generation
PodcastUp First
The speaker recalls running from men while participating in the Civil Rights march and seeking refuge inside a nearby church.
11:04 - 12:55 (01:50)
Summary
The speaker recalls running from men while participating in the Civil Rights march and seeking refuge inside a nearby church. The tour guide explains how the Civil War history is intertwined with the Civil Rights era.