Salute Selma Inc. Commemorates 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday

Salute Selma, Inc. channels the enduring legacy of the Civil Rights Movement, turning its hard-won lessons into practical solutions for addressing today's challenges.

Selma is not just a place; it is a heartbeat, a call to action, and a symbol of our nation’s ongoing struggle for justice. - Salute Selma, Inc.

Abina Billups and Catrena Norris Carter, the visionary co-founders of Salute Selma, are redefining how we honor history while paving the way for a brighter future.

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“As co-founders of Salute Selma, Inc., they have transformed remembrance into action—preserving the soul of Selma’s past while mobilizing a movement that demands progress today.”

92.9 WTUG, Praise 93.3, and 105.1 The Block are proud partners of Salute Selma Inc. We will be live on location on Sunday, March 9, at the Salute Selma Gospel and R&B Explosion.

Salute Selma Weekend Events

“This historic weekend will unite civil rights leaders, advocates, and supporters to reflect, celebrate progress, and inspire the continued fight for equality,” said Salute Selma, Inc.

Saturday – March 8

HBCU EDUCATIONAL SUMMIT | DAY TWO

Mar 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST

ASU John Garrwick Hardy Student Center, 1055 Tullibody Dr, Montgomery, AL 36104

SALUTE SELMA BLACK LEGISLATIVE AGENDA ROUNDTABLE

Mar 08, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST

ASU John Garrwick Hardy Student Center, 1055 Tullibody Dr, Montgomery, AL 36104

HBCU PRESIDENT'S ROUNDTABLE

Mar 08, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST

ASU John Garrwick Hardy Student Center, 1055 Tullibody Dr, Montgomery, AL 36104

SEN. ROBERT STEWART 4TH ANNUAL HOMEGROWN SOIREÉ

Mar 08, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM CST

Art Revive, 3 Church St, Selma, AL 36701

Sunday – March 9

SALUTE SELMA GOSPEL AND R&B EXPLOSION

Mar 09, 2025, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT

Selma Memorial Stadium, 108 Dallas Ave, Selma, AL 36701

SALUTE SELMA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY AND VENDORS

Mar 09, 2025, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT

Selma Memorial Stadium, 108 Dallas Ave, Selma, AL 36701

BRIDGE CROSSING REENACTMENT COMMEMORATING 60 YEARS OF BLOODY SUNDAY & THE SELMA TO MONTGOMERY MARCH

Mar 09, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM CDT

Edmund Pettus Bridge | Broad Street, Selma, AL 36703

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