Community Coalition on Race, SOMA Justice and SOMA Action host "Bloody Sunday" Memories of a Civil Rights Prodigy

January 29, 2021
The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race, SOMA Action Racial Justice Committee, and SOMA Justice will partner to bring Black History to life through a virtual presentation and conversation with
Civil Rights activist, Joanne Bland, Thursday, February 4th at 7:30 PM.
Ms. Bland began her activism in 1961 at the age of 8, attending a freedom and voters’ rights meeting presided over by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and later participated on the front lines at age 11 on “Bloody Sunday,” March 7, 1965 crossing the Edmund Pettis Bridge with John Lewis and others.
This virtual event is a great opportunity for youth, as well as adults, to hear first-hand about this day and other historic events that took place on our country’s continuing journey towards racial equality. Ms. Bland’s presentation will be followed by a Q&A with participants. If you are unfamiliar with John Lewis, or “Bloody Sunday,” the Coalition recommends that you watch the “John Lewis: Good Trouble” film, or search for “John Lewis” and/or “Bloody Sunday Selma” on the internet.

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