This past weekend, Governor Wes Moore and First Lady Dawn Moore traveled to Selma, Alabama to commemorate the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday. While in Alabama, Governor Moore gave the keynote address at the Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church and marched on the Edmund Pettus Bridge alongside tens of thousands of participants. He also spoke at the Legal Defense Fund Annual Selma Jubilee Panel and the Martin and Coretta King Beloved Community Unity Breakfast.
“The patriots who crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Bloody Sunday stepped out on faith. Pain was the only certainty. Victory was far from guaranteed. Still, they marched. And their courage changed history,” said Governor Wes Moore. “Sixty-one years later, we are watching reckless attempts to claw back the progress that Selma’s Foot Soldiers bled for. But anyone who thinks we will roll over is gravely mistaken. In this moment, we will take up the baton the ancestors handed us, as we keep the faith, keep up the work, and keep fighting for democracy.”
Gov. Moore and First Lady Dawn Moore marched on the Edmund Pettus Bridge alongside Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III with the oldest living foot soldier, Annie Pearl Avery. Prior to the march, Governor Moore addressed all participants with a brief prayer. Remarks as prepared can be found here.
On Sunday, Gov. Moore addressed the congregation at the Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church prior to the march as the guest of Congresswoman Terri Sewell. During his keynote address he spoke to the congregation on how faith is his foundation and how that is needed to prevail in this moment. Governor Moore also received the key to the City of Selma from Mayor Johnny “Skip” Moss, III. Remarks as prepared can be found here.
Governor Moore also spoke at the Legal Defense Fund Annual Selma Jubilee Panel and the Martin and Coretta King Beloved Community Unity Breakfast elaborating on the spirit of this year’s Selma Jubilee which was “All Boots on the Bridge.” Remarks as prepared for the unity breakfast can be found here.
Photos from this past weekend’s events can be found here.