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‘Selma’ star David Oyelowo to play Atlanta courthouse killer Brian Nichols in movie

After pulling off his remarkable physical, vocal and award-nominated portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King in the critically-acclaimed movie Selma, there is little doubt David…

In Selma, Ala., Obama proved that he is ‘Black enough’

SELMA, Ala. (NNPA) – Throughout his campaign for the presidency, Barack Obama was dogged by one question: Is he Black enough? The question was...

Selma, 50 years ago and today: ‘Not much has changed’

SELMA, Ala. — This is a city seemingly frozen in time. From a symbolic and surface standpoint, Selma is the feel-good story of the year.…

Atlanta Icon John Lewis honored by President Obama at Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge

SELMA, Ala. — Atlanta’s legendary Congressman John Lewis (D-Ga.) shows unequivocally that, even 50 years later, the events of “Bloody Sunday” at the Edmund Pettus…

Selma: 50th anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday’ on Edmund Pettus Bridge

SELMA, Ala. — A tidal wave of humanity flooded downtown Selma and the infamous Edmund Pettus Bridge in celebration of the 50th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday”…

Selma civil rights milestone marked by first Black president

SELMA, Ala. (AP) — America's racial history "still casts its long shadow upon us," President Barack Obama said Saturday as he stood in solidarity...

Entertainers performing at Selma’s 50th anniversary in Alabama

Selma 50 organizers have confirmed celebrities including R. Kelly, T.I and a long list of others will be in Dallas County for commemoration of the 50th…

Selma's 50th anniversary brings comparisons to Ferguson

WASHINGTON (AP) — They only lasted minutes, but the beatings of civil rights marchers in Selma, Alabama, permanently seared the inhumanity of Southern segregation...

LBJ linked Latinos, civil rights in 'Selma' speech

Fifty-years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson asked a joint session of Congress to respond to the brutal beatings of protesters in Selma, Alabama, by...

Civil rights landmark bridge is named for reputed KKK leader

SELMA, Ala. (AP) — When the nation's first Black president steps onto the Edmund Pettus Bridge to honor the marchers beaten there 50 years...

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