On March 9, civil rights leaders marked the 60th anniversary of the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing in Selma, Alabama, emphasizing the ongoing importance of civil rights activism. Organized by Norman Siegel and Harriet Michel, the march across the Brooklyn Bridge served to honor the sacrifices made during the 1965 voting rights marches. Michel, a participant in the original march, urged today's activists to continue the fight for civil liberties, reminding the crowd that they must take action to effect change. Their commitment to remembering the past and inspiring future activism underscored the event's purpose.
"We are trying to encourage people to speak up, to stand up and to fight against what is going on in the country now... You save yourself by direct action."
"Some of them gave their lives, some of them were injured. We want to honor and commemorate their sacrifice and the movement that they fought for."
"We pay tribute to the people who fought for civil rights, and it is more important than ever to remember their sacrifices and remain active."
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