Saturday, March 7, 2015

Obama praises Selma 'heroes' 50 years after march

Obama praises Selma 'heroes' 50 years after march

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-31780923

President Obama delivered a speech for the 50th anniversary of the Selma civil right match on 7 March 1965. Mr. Obama and his wife, and other 100 congressmen walked past the Pettus Bridge where the violent attack and campaign for equal voting rights took place. That day is known as "Bloody Sunday". With regard to what happened lately on racism issues, Obama said that "the march is not yet over, the race is not yet won." Although people's belief and attitude ameliorate as time goes by and as the equal development goes on, racism is still a big problem in American society. 

Ruyi Wang 

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