Florence Richardson, a witness to Bloody Sunday, recalls the traumatic events of March 7, 1965, when civil rights marchers were violently confronted by police. Now 83, she continues to participate in annual marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, emphasizing the significance of the day as a pivotal moment in the fight for voting rights. This year's event felt particularly poignant as ongoing legislative efforts under President Trump threaten to undermine those rights, highlighting the persistent challenges faced in achieving true equality and civil rights advancement.
I remember trying to get back across the bridge and looking down at the water below and wondering if I was going to have to jump.
This year's march felt more somber than usual, against the backdrop of intense attacks on voting rights, education and fair housing laws.
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