To commemorate the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, advocates in New York City are organizing two marches to honor the historical event and current civil rights challenges. The marches will take place on the Mario Cuomo Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge, encouraging reflection on the ongoing issues in America concerning inclusivity and freedom. Norman Siegel, a civil rights attorney, emphasizes the importance of visual representation in social movements and acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding America's commitment to civil rights over the past sixty years.
"So why not, in support and solidarity with the people in Selma, why don't we in New York march over the Brooklyn Bridge? I think I've learned over the 55 years that I've been a civil rights lawyer, that images are very important and that having those visuals for people who are watching their TV on Channel 2, et cetera on the weekend can have a very positive impact."
"The last 60 years, America opened its doors to include people who were excluded in the past. Now, that's all up for grabs."
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