History from Those Who Lived It – Selma Foot Soldiers

 

“Hear History from Those Who Lived It”
Date:
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Location: MCC Penn Valley Education Center, Penn Drive KCMO 64111
This is a FREE Educational Event

 

Come hear sisters Denise Holt and Alice Moore share their powerful stories of walking the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, during the 1965 March for the Right to Vote. These marches, including “Bloody Sunday,” were pivotal in securing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Their fight for equality remains deeply relevant today, especially as we approach the upcoming presidential election—where every vote counts. Be inspired by their courage and commitment to ensuring the right to vote for all!