Remembering Selma in NH: Past, Present & Future

The events on the Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama on "Bloody Sunday," March 7, 1965, were pivotal in the Civil Rights movement and in our nation’s history, galvanizing public opinion and mobilizing Congress to pass the Voting Rights Act. Join us to commemorate the 60th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday". 

We will gather at St. Raphael's Parish at 103 Walker St, Manchester at 1pm.  The walk will begin at 1:15 and will head to the Granite Street Bridge, cross the bridge and head back to the church for food, music, community and program.

Our keynote speaker will be Jason Green, Deputy Director of ACLU-NH.   With nearly two decades of human resources experience, Jason has extensive experience in building diverse teams, creating a culture of belonging, and implementing new organizational systems. He served on the board of the ACLU of Arizona, founded an organization centering human rights (UGIMA–United Gay Informed Men of African American Descent), and was the principal organizer for the Arizona Black AIDS Task Force

As part of our Selma Remembrance, we will show the film Selma: A March to Remember via Zoom on March 7 at 7pm Eastern.  Please join us to view the film.  There will be time for discussion and reflection.  RSVP HERE

If you would like to contribute a dish to the potluck, please email Doreen.  This is a free event, but if you would like to make a donation to help offset the costs of this event, you may do so HERE.  

For disability accommodations (e.g., ASL or Spanish interpreters, alternative formats) please contact  (603-715-8197)  as soon as possible. 

Many thanks to our cosponsors for their leadership and financial support:  The Martin Luther King Coalition-NH, American Friends Service Committee-NH, Open Democracy, Manchester NAACP, NH Peace Action, League of Women Voters-NH, NH Center for Justice & Equity, Rights & Democracy, Manchester Community Action Coalition, ACLU-NH, Engage NH, UCC Peace with Justice Advocates, 350NH, Granite State Organizing Project, NH Council of Churches, Disability Rights Center and Kent Street Coalition.