on March 7th, 1965 as the DEMOCRAT party controlled state murdered them for standing up for their rights as Republicans supported them.
Lets make sure to honor them as the hero's that they are!
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Today, Saturday, March 7, 2026, marks the 61st anniversary of "Bloody Sunday". Commemorations are taking place in Selma, Alabama, and across the nation to honor the civil rights foot soldiers who marched for voting rights in 1965.
Key Commemorations Today
Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee: The annual jubilee continues today with various events, including a special tribute to the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Wreath-Laying Ceremony: A ceremony was held at the Civil Rights Memorial to honor the "martyrs" of the movement and leaders like the late John Lewis.
Civil Rights Pilgrimage: Advocates and organizations, including the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), are in Selma for workshops and commemorative marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
On March 7, 1965, the Democratic Party held complete control of Alabama's state government.
At that time, Alabama was a "one-party state" where the Democratic Party dominated local and state politics, though these "Southern Democrats" were ideologically distinct from the national Democratic Party of the era.
Leadership on "Bloody Sunday"
Governor: George Wallace was a staunchly segregationist Democrat serving his first term. He famously ordered state troopers to use "whatever measures are necessary" to stop the march.
State Legislature: Both the Alabama House of Representatives and the Alabama Senate were controlled by overwhelming Democratic majorities. Republicans did not regain control of the state legislature until 2010.
Local Officials: Key figures in Selma, such as Sheriff Jim Clark, were also Democrats who enforced the era's segregationist policies