What are true events in Selma?

The Selma events refer to the historic civil rights marches that took place in Alabama in 1965, specifically the march from Selma to Montgomery. Organized by activists including Martin Luther King Jr., the marches aimed to protest racial discrimination and demand voting rights for African Americans. The most infamous event, "Bloody Sunday," occurred on March 7, when marchers were violently confronted by law enforcement at the Edmund Pettus Bridge. These events were pivotal in raising awareness and leading to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.