Saturday marked the 61st anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” and the historic Selma to Montgomery Marches. The HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF) joins the nation in reflecting on the historic Selma to Montgomery Marches, a defining moment in America’s ongoing struggle for civil rights and voting rights.

On March 7, 1965, peaceful demonstrators seeking the right to vote were met with brutal violence as they attempted to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. Their courage and sacrifice awakened the conscience of a nation and help lead the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant pieces of civil rights legislation in American history.

“As we commemorate this solemn anniversary, we honor the bravery of the marchers, activists, and leaders including John Lewis, Martin Luther King Jr., and countless others who risked their lives to secure democratic freedom for all. Their determination continues to inspire the work of generations and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which have long stood at the forefront of advancing education, leadership, and civic engagement.

Today, HCF reaffirms its commitment to preserving the legacy of those who marched and to empowering the next generation of leaders to protect the right to vote, pursue justice, and continue the work of building a more equitable and inclusive society.

We must continue the work for the late John Lewis and Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., getting in GOOD trouble by keep HOPE alive!”

— Demetrius Johnson, Jr., Founder, President & CEO, HCF

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About the HBCU Campaign Fund
The HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF) was founded in 2012 and is a non-profit educational organization that remains a strong advocate for students and higher education. The mission of HCF is to support the significance and raise funds for scholarships, programs, and for private and public HBCUs and MSIs. For more information, visit www.hbcucampaignfund.org.