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How old is Selma Alabama? ›
Early Years
Dallas County came into existence in 1818, while the city of Selma was established two years later in 1820 by a group headed by later U.S. Vice President William Rufus King. While the county was named for Alexander J. Dallas, a Scottish immigrant lawyer, the city drew its name from Ossian's poems.
What was Selma Alabama famous for? ›
The city is best known for the 1960s Selma Voting Rights Movement and the Selma to Montgomery marches, beginning with “Bloody Sunday” in March 1965 and ending with 25,000 people entering Montgomery at the end of the last march to press for voting rights.
What is the phone number for Selma Sun? ›
What's happening in Selma and Dallas County? Tell us and we'll share it with the community! Send us photos, story ideas, news tips, community event notices, announcements and more Publisher Cindy Fisher at publisher@selmasun.com or call 205-789-0973.
What happened in Selma, Alabama? ›
Fifty years ago, on March 7, 1965, hundreds of people gathered in Selma, Alabama to march to the capital city of Montgomery. They marched to ensure that African Americans could exercise their constitutional right to vote — even in the face of a segregationist system that wanted to make it impossible.
What percentage of Selma is black? ›
About 80% of the population is African-American. Selma was a trading center and market town during the antebellum years of King Cotton in the South. It was also an important armaments-manufacturing and iron shipbuilding center for the Confederacy during the Civil War, surrounded by miles of earthen fortifications.
Who is famous from Selma Alabama? ›
Athletics
- Zinn Beck – former MLB infielder; managed the first Selma Cloverleafs from 1928 to 1930, winning the Southeastern League pennant in 1930.
- Curtis Berry – former professional basketball player.
- David Beverly – former Auburn University and NFL player.
- Charles Davis – member of the Azerbaijan national basketball team.
What is the black population of Selma? ›
In 2022, there were 2.54 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.3k people) in Selma, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.4k White (Non-Hispanic) and 761 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.
Is Selma, Alabama a good place to live? ›
Selma is a very historical environment with a diverse community. It can be unsafe after dark because of the crime rate is one of the highest in Alabama.
What is Bloody Sunday in Alabama? ›
Today marks the anniversary of Bloody Sunday, a march held in Selma, Alabama, in 1965 for the 600 people attacked on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. It was there that law enforcement officers beat unarmed marchers with billy clubs and sprayed them with tear gas.
The Black Belt is a region named for its dark, nutrient-rich soil, and in Alabama is stretches across the south-central portion of the state. The fertile soil made the Black Belt a center for cotton production using enslaved people prior to the Civil War.
What disability does Selma have? ›
Selma Blair's multiple sclerosis is still in remission, but she does have day-to-day struggles as a result of her condition. In an Instagram video update posted Jan. 30, the "Cruel Intentions" star shared that she "(hurts) all the time."
What happened in Selma Alabama in 1963? ›
Hundreds of Black residents were arrested, beaten, or threatened in Selma during the first half of 1963. On the morning of October 7th, on what SNCC and DCVL called “Freedom Day,” 350 Black residents of Selma bravely lined up at the county courthouse—risking their livelihoods—and attempted to register to vote.
How many were killed in Selma? ›
Four lives were lost: Jimmie Lee Jackson, rev. James Reeb, Viola Liuzzo, and Jonathan Daniels.