SElma
BEacon of hope
Coming August 20
In 1965, civil rights’ marchers in Selma, AL, crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge to pierce the consciousness of the nation and catalyze much-needed change that swept across the nation. Some 60 years on, amid the chaos and confusion enveloping American society, we need to go over the bridge again. Selma has what it takes to lead the way.
Selma, Beacon of Hope, is a short documentary film that explores how Selma’s iconic past, challenging present, and yet hopeful future are symbolic of the country. Selma’s fierce spirit is alive and well. They exemplify the work we have done and need to do once again to restore our belief in one another and put this country on a new trajectory of hope.
No more divisive politics. It’s time to forge a new civic path that starts in our local communities and spreads nationwide. Just like in 1965. It’s time to go back over the bridge. Together.
Selma is ready to go. Are you?
Attend our national virtual premiere of the film on August 20 at 7 pm ET.
Selma, Beacon of Hope was produced as part of Rich Harwood and The Harwood Institute’s Campaign for the New Civic Path.
Meet the community leaders and residents featured in Selma, Beacon of Hope. They, alongside so many others across Selma and this nation, are stepping forward to forge a new civic path that restores our belief in one another.
The Voices of Selma
“We can either grow together. Or we’ll grow apart. That choice is up to us.”
Lawrence Wofford is the President of the Selma-Dallas County NAACP and the Pastor of Sidney Chapel AME Zion Church
“We’re due for change. We’re due for growth. It’s time for us to make a difference. Generations before us, they made their difference. It’s our time.”
Daryl Bernard Boyd works as a barber in Selma, his hometown
Vernetta Perkins Walker is a District Judge serving Selma and Dallas County
“Where do I get hope? Our legacy.”
“Selma can bring about change if we step up and do it. And I want to be a part of making that happen.”
Benson Webb is the Vice President of the Selma-Dallas County NAACP and is a retired state employee
“I believe in this little town. More than the town, I believe in its people. The spirit of community is very much alive here.”
Becky Nichols is the Director of the Selma-Dallas County Public Library