05-03-2025
Baton Rouge church commemorates anniversary of Selma to Montgomery March
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Baton Rouge church will observe the 60th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March this Sunday.
Wesley United Methodist Church, 544 Government St., plans to have a service starting 10 a.m. March 9.
The historic march happened in Alabama in 1965 with people protesting voter discrimination. It was a key event during the civil rights movement that led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
After Sunday's service, Pastor J.C. Richardson said a march to the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol will take place for a discussion of four proposed constitutional amendments on the March 29 ballot. Voters are set to decide on constitutional amendments about specialty courts, tax code changes and juvenile prosecution in Louisiana.
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