Sixty years after the events of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama, the legacy of civil rights activism remains relevant. The violent suppression faced by marchers in 1965 brought national awareness to voter suppression. Photojournalist Spider Martin's images chronicled this brutality, showcasing the need for continued advocacy. Today's voting laws, influenced by false narratives surrounding voter fraud, echo historical injustices, disproportionately impacting African American voters. The exhibit 'Selma Is Now' emphasizes that while progress has been made, the fight for social justice and equality is ongoing, just as it was in the 1960s.
As a result of Donald Trump and his supporters spreading false claims of voter fraud after losing the 2020 presidential race, many Republican lawmakers implemented voting laws that disproportionately affect African Americans' ability to vote in the years to come.
The sacrifices made by the marchers in March 1965 paved the way for the liberties we enjoy today, but the struggle for social justice continues.
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