03/08/2025
60 Years Since Bloody Sunday: The League is Watching – Congress Must Protect Voting Rights
On March 7, 1965, courageous men, women, and children marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, demanding the right to vote. Their bravery ignited a movement that changed history. We honor their legacy, especially the women who were instrumental in the march, including Amelia Boynton Robinson, Diane Nash, Joanne Bland, Annie Lee Cooper, Sarah Evans, Ruby Sales, Victoria Gray Adams, and many others.
In recognition of their sacrifices, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), alongside every House Democrat, reintroduced the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 14) in the 119th Congress on March 5, 2025, just days before the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. This pivotal legislation aims to restore and modernize the Voting Rights Act of 1965, combating contemporary voter suppression and ensuring equal access to the ballot for all Americans.
📞 CALL NOW: 202-225-3121
Tell your representative to support H.R. 14 – The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and protect voting rights for all.
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