50th Anniversary of Selma-to-Montgomery "Bloody Sunday" March

March 7, 2015 marked the 50th Anniversary of “Bloody Sunday,” the Selma-to-Montgomery March, which led to the subsequent passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. In recognition of this historic event, The 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County, Inc. and The 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, Inc. joined Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III to take some of our mentees to a viewing of the highly acclaimed film Selma at the Magic Johnson Theaters in Largo, MD. After the film, the youth in attendance had an opportunity to engage with members of the 100 Black Men to discuss the movie, the unprecedented progress made since the legislative victories of the civil rights movement, and the lingering obstacles in the fight for racial equality.

“In recognition of this important date in our history, I am proud to join The 100 Black Men of Prince George's County and Greater Washington to talk with County youth about one of the most symbolic milestones during the Civil Rights Movement,” said Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III. “As we mark the 50th Anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery March this weekend, I encourage all Prince Georgians to view the film, see a documentary, read a book or go online and research this event, time period and the enacting of the Voting Rights Act. However, most importantly, we all must talk with our young people about its historical relevance then and now. They must learn about the sacrifices made by so many in order for us to have the opportunities available to us today.”

You can learn more about this event by reading these articles in the Washington Post and the Prince George's County Suite Magazine. We hope that everyone reading this will share with the younger generations the significance of this event in American history. For we know that the sacrifices made in our past have paved the way for our present and that we must work together as a community to ensure we all can enjoy a brighter future.

Respectfully,

Emerick Peace, President

100 Black Men of Prince George's County, Inc.