Remembering 'Bloody Sunday' with its youngest participants

On March 7, 1965 8-year old Sheyann Webb-Christburg and 11-year old Joanne Bland joined hundreds of others in a civil rights march that was ultimately met with violence, in what came to be known as “Bloody Sunday.” The event shocked the national conscience and contributed to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Now, 58 years later, Webb-Christburg and Bland reflect on that period and the continued struggle for justice.“Talking about this history and talking about my experience has been therapeutic,” says Bland. At the time, she says, “no one came to talk to us. No counselors, no physiatrists…So we internalized a lot, and all of it wasn’t good.” The experience turned Webb-Christburg and Bland into activists for life. “If you want to see change, you must be a part of change,” Webb-Christburg tells the students she now inspires.
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[@idillard]

I just love these two women! They were two gutsy kids and I hope their stories move young people into action. We need action and most of all we need young people to use their voices! Thank you MSNBC for doing this piece. A must see and listen to. Peace and OH FREEDOM!

[@bikboto-zx6my]

"We don't want our kids growing up in a racial jungle".... "If you don't vote for me, you ain't Black" Jim Crow Joe

[@Londinium379]

Thank you ladies for your service. You were just as heroic as any soldiers going into battle, more so, because you were unarmed and up against dangerous armed men. America salutes you and your patriotism. 🇺🇸

[@joecancer6013]

Tell the truth. They were up against Democrats

[@bikboto-zx6my]

Just say it already, they fought against Racost Democrats

[@anniedayries612]

Thank you, ladies, from an old white lady who was a teenager in Baltimore on that day. Today's politics are breaking my heart.

[@tyromecox3059]

There is hope in the young generation. They seem more progressive.

[@anniedayries612]

@@tyromecox3059 We just have to get them to the polls!

[@othaday54]

@Saving Democracy what do you mean by "Militant Blackism"?

[@elaineburnett5230]

But we are still here. We are not failing and that's why we are facing these problems.

[@InTheSkyGirl]

@Saving Democracy what stupidity. Seems the "militant whiteism" is what was on display on Bloody Sunday and many days since then. You are right, education is sorely needed.

[@TheSashapooch]

True heroes! God bless you ladies for all you did then and are doing now. A history that NEEDS to be taught.

[@berthabridges3483]

We are so proud of these brave women who have been called according to his purposes, and they are not alone. They have never been alone, He promised never to leave us nor desert us. We can do nothing without Him. Thank you for such a great conversation. Glory to God alone. Blessed to be a blessing! 🕊

[@debbieg8951]

Two courageous American heroes. Thank you both for the sacrifices you made to move the cause of freedom forward.

[@marseajones4581]

I thank both of you a great deal...kept doing what you are doing

[@kiraward1125]

I would like to thank both of you ladies for sharing an important moment in American history.

[@bikboto-zx6my]

"We don't want our kids growing up in a racial jungle".... "If you don't vote for me, you ain't Black" Jim Crow Joe

[@MAR7LO]

Thank you ladies. Your efforts benefited Latinos like me as well. My heart is with the history of the Black community. Should be John Lewis Bridge or one the black community decides

[@elaineburnett5230]

Great idea.

[@sagesufferswell]

WOW! This was so powerful. "Put me down! You're not running fast enough!" What a little badass! I love that these ladies are still fighting.

[@RobinaB530]

That line really touched me too.

[@Laura-LaFauve]

A great American story told by great Americans. Thank you great Ladies ❤️💯

[@beckyhenkel7917]

That's called HISTORY! Mr. Desantos

[@berthabridges3483]

"We are not makers of history. We are made by history." ~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968), American minister and prominent leader of the civil rights movement, Nobel Laureate for Peace 🕊

[@rangertommy]

I was only 8 when this went down, too, though I was living in Southern CA seeing only the shocking news footage. I am so deeply impressed by these two women, and those who marched with them. It is profoundly painful to see people working overtime to turn back the clocks, and pretend racism is no longer a "thing." I hope these two women get more and more airtime, and I appreciate Michael Steele for bringing them on.

[@berthabridges3483]

"But let justice roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream." ~ Amos 5:24 🕊

[@kickazz999]

Thank you for showing the grown ups it was time to rise..courageous braveheart

[@sumiland6445]

❤ thanks for this report!

[@loril.mangold8160]

Horrible what these women went through, all the freedom fighters, but especially the children, it makes me cry, how Inhumane they were treated, but I Also Thank God they had the Courage to do what they did Because it effected Change. THE WHOLE COUNTRY was watching, because of TV.. Amazing stories, I grew up in Iowa and I was 7 years old then, and I remember seeing this on TV. IT made me Cry way back then too, As it does today

[@alicemcleod6149]

I was 2 years old at the time of horrific incident but I remember reading about Bloody Sunday when I was older. So many people sacrificed their very lives so that we have the privilege to vote in this country.

[@ToniGlick]

This is so important to remember! Thanks for keeping these critical moments in history in the public eye.

[@elaineburnett5230]

We need more of each person and their experience as they are history . That "OH Freedom" was the first I read as a teenager and I remembered those words ever since. These two women are excellent examples of American people who defend Freedom since childhood. Thank you.

[@laurencrouse2418]

thank you ladies for your service to the civil rights movement

[@ivettengdejaen1274]

It's wonderful to listen to these testimonies, the recollections and impact of Bloody Sunday on their lives. I am saddened, though, to see how much still needs to be done to make equals aming equals.

[@joecancer6013]

😂.. equal... We are all equal.

[@bikboto-zx6my]

Blacks don't want equality, they are willing to benefit at the expense of other minorities. Example Affirmative Action and how it hurts Asian Americans

[@bo2.4u6]

JOY!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ FIGHT ON!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@josefinamasadao-haas2205]

This made me cry...seeing the footage of the riot-dispersal team push against the protesters...traumatic indeed.

[@joecancer6013]

Remember, they were Democrats attacking them.

[@breakthewheelnow8223]

@@joecancer6013 Tell the whole truth. White supremest southern democrats during a time when neither side supported black Americans. During the time of Jim Crow. The civil war did NOT solve the problems of the black American. It was only the beginning of possibilities for all people of color. Hateful racist whites have been in the US government on both sides since the beginning so enough with Republicans aren’t racist crap!!!

[@josefinamasadao-haas2205]

I grew up under a dictatorship - I know what it's like to run for your life in protests such as this.

[@josefinamasadao-haas2205]

@@joecancer6013 this is not about democrats and republicans...it is about the powers-that-be wielding govt resources to oppress even further those who are already margibalized. It is about one group of folks thinking they are more superior and have all the right to dictate upon others what they believe to be the way things should be.

[@josefinamasadao-haas2205]

*marginalized

[@erikpeterson25]

Wow ! What a story....thanks for this ! 👏 👍

[@annjohnson8437]

Thank you, ladies, for your bravery and commitment to equality! ❤️

[@dionespears2977]

Thank God for the both of you and for standing up for all of us may God continue to bless y'all and keep you safe in his arms sending love from Louisiana

[@bakenumber4]

These woman were a head of their time they're true hero's and I hope they received financial security for the rest of their lives, my family and I wish both women and their families the very best.

[@pdoylemi]

I wish I could thank the ladies personally. I proudly served in the military, but it was the service and sacrifice of people like them that made this country something I could be more proud to serve than I could have been in the past.

[@all4one06]

“Bloody Sunday” became consciously ingrained into my mind when one of my older cousins from Selma came to visit us in Mississippi in 1971. He had a large scar on cut his arm that naturally drew my young inquisitive mind to it. I asked him straightforwardly how he got it. He looked at my grandmother and she nodded her head for him to tell me. I sat spellbound as he recounted the events of Easter Sunday 1965 - it was riveting!!! I never forgot that moment and as long as got older, l began looking up as much information on that event that l could find. When l met John Lewis in 2002, l remembered he was the first to fall in that light colored trench coat! What a moment!!!

[@1908d2]

Thank GOD for these ladies. I had to honor of attending and graduating from Thee Alabama State University, meeting and getting to know Mrs. Webb-Christburg.

[@codydody]

I'm soo honored to share this momentous occasion with my birth date. I'm disgusted living here in FL at the bulls*it desantis and his minions are trying to enact.

[@philbertlendor2698]

ALABAMA, ALABAMA, I AM SO GLAD I'M SO GLAD I WASN'T BORN THERE PERIOD.

[@melanatedone4894]

Unfortunately not a hole lot has changed. The bridge still has the same name . We are still fighting voter suppression and Gerrymandering.

[@joecancer6013]

Voter suppression? They send ballots in the mail now. I bet you don't know the Democrats Owned the Slaves, the Wigs got replaced when the Republican party was formed to fight Slavery

[@dianehartung5954]

Good for them!! Great women!!!

[@berthabridges3483]

"Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a greater person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in." ~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968), American minister and prominent leader of the civil rights movement, Nobel Laureate for Peace 🕊

[@theresebortzfield188]

God bless you and your courage. You are both shining examples that age doesn't matter, courage and belief does.

[@CrazyJodice]

The children of the civil rights movement are so strong. I’m sorry for the suffering they endured so that we today can be who we are

[@praisebrown6113]

Sheyann Webb known as Dr. King's LIttle Freedom Fighter.

[@berthabridges3483]

"It is not possible to be in favor of justice for some people and not be in favor of justice for all people." ~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968), American minister and prominent leader of the civil rights movement, Nobel Laureate for Peace 🕊

[@shellysilver5620]

❣️❤️❤️❣️ Thank you for telling your stories!

[@berthabridges3483]

"I have felt like Jeremiah. The word of God is in my heart like a burning 🔥 fire shut up in my bones." ~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968), American minister and prominent leader of the civil rights movement, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 🕊

[@carrieullrich5059]

❤

[@rohandamclaurin8568]

WE MUST ALL CARRY ON...!!! THESE TIMES ARE SERIOUS.. !!! ❤️

[@kickazz999]

Even children have the " Don't TREAD ON ME " spirit..never give up

[@sheritacotten5293]

yes indeed we must not go back keep fighting for our children and grandchildren

[@geraldmeehan8942]

Great work ladies on such a trying day. It is unfortunate that so much of what you accomplished is being undone

[@thresakelly2805]

Wow, amazing story.Thank ladies

[@bigikesmalls]

Their spirits are amazing.

[@lhinkle7160]

Those little brave girls, so proud of them.

[@mildredmartinez8843]

These admirable ladies are icons of one of the most epic struggles for human rights. As a young girl I remember seeing the six o'clock news where activists were beaten mercilessly then taken to jail for the audacity of claiming the right to be treated as humans. Every day the news would report another protest met with institutional violence, rabid dogs, beatings and merciless treatment by the authorities. I was young and didn't understand much. But in my young mind I knew that what was happening was wrong. I saw it all on our black and white TV and it was wrong. Nobody had to explain much. It was all there for everyone to see.

[@elaineburnett5230]

Excellent discussion 👏 👌

[@psalmhawkins1202]

Blacks will NEVER let that happen again❗If I was them I don't think I could've stayed peaceful after that march & that was a iconic pic of that little girl with Dr. King ✊💛

[@leodawn5913]

And this is what they don’t want people to find out about when they go to school. I will make sure my child knows.

[@berthabridges3483]

"But if I say, "I will not mention him or speak anymore in his name," his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot." ~ Jeremiah 20:9 (NIV) 🕊

[@brendabiffibaldovino8306]

Thank you very much ☺

[@sandraricard4330]

I'm very proud of this child God bless you baby

[@laurencrouse2418]

great coverage, thanks

[@dianehartung5954]

How True!!!!

[@PleaseDontEatAnimals]

Thank you for featuring these two amazing activists--even more amazing in that they were so brave and aware at such a young age! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@marmac7619]

Its time for REPARATIONS! If not now - WHEN! I was 11 when this happened, but my 'white' parents shielded me from ANY news about it! How can ANY human being be so hate-filled & cruel! Reparations & a Huge National Apology, is the very Least we can now do, but we must!!

[@kareydavis]

Good work Sheyann!!

[@mjkay8660]

my dad had the second tv in the county. he had us kids watching the news by 7yo. and ask us q's, one night there was a broadcast of a lynching in the south. he told all, if anyone is ever nasty to anyone dont let them do it again ever, tell an adult.

[@joecancer6013]

Did he tell you the Democrats are the ones who did the hangings?

[@kasimowens6615]

There are so many untold stories bad mix with the good Asiatic black people been through a whole lot to get where they're at today our ancestors did not deserve to be treated this way treat people like you want to be treated. That's the only way I live I want my reparations 100 million

[@whynot8901]

it's good to see Steel do a complete turnaround from disparaging our 1st black president, to denouncing his racist party

[@jeremyx3758]

Freedom, which is farrrrr from being free of charge... Has been and will always ring loudest the more ot costs Let Freedom Ring

[@berthabridges3483]

"Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. But you, O God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of corruption; bloodthirsty and deceitful men will not live out half their days. But as for me, I put my trust in you." ~ Psalm 55:22-23 (NIV) 🕊

[@dlittlejohn6177]

Amen. 🙏

[@berthabridges3483]

"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. This is my command: Love each other." ~ Jesus Christ, 15:16-17 (NIV)

[@oppressedspeakeroftruth6558]

Bloody Sunday! Love them Brits!

[@trudiethomas656]

Wow.

[@essence-scott4148]

Pass voting rights and freedom to vote and John Lewis advancement voting rights act

[@towardtreatise2348]

Right? Black people are clearly far too stupid to have the ability to attain a photo ID. Dems told me so. Gotta fight racism. 💙

[@joecancer6013]

A Republican

[@copyprint-fz2hb]

Bloody Sunday was in Ireland , song by U2 , Sir Bono

[@sheritacotten5293]

Black girl magic at its best

[@berthabridges3483]

"My command is this: Love ❤️ each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down is life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made know to you." ~ Jesus Christ, John 15:12-15 (NIV) 🕊

[@bjdefilippo447]

You misspelled "psychiatrists" in your description text.

[@sharonmassey2923]

In light of DeSantis' beliefs about what privileged white children should not be exposed to, privileged only by virtue of their skin tone, not only should white children absolutely know what black children have been exposed to and know about the inevitable trauma they must live with, it is an insult if they do not. Ladies, I had no idea that children were in the thick of the movement, in the thick of the violence, and I am awed by your story.

[@todayicelebrateme]

That's called good sneeking!!

[@whynot8901]

this would be banned in Florida education

[@jaygibson5057]

RIP Ashli Babbitt

[@marmac7619]

I wonder, how much harder would it be for the GOOP, if ALL elections could & would, be done by MAIL & Drop Box - ONLY! Oh, & each County must be provided the # of drop boxes commensurate to their population!!

[@kylaarmstrong-benjamin8066]

U2 wrote a song about this!

[@tyromecox3059]

Good trouble

[@johnlewis195]

Mr Desantis should watch this

[@copyprint-fz2hb]

teaching Black people ther the ONLY people who didn't have a perfect past, ya that will bring us together ?

[@sandraricard4330]

There was 3 black girls in New orleans did the same thing

[@jefe2098]

Hello folks good morning it's a beautiful evening maybe try him as president what could it hurt

[@STC987]

I’ve had too many Slava beers this Slava Sunday 🇺🇦🍺🍺🇺🇦

[@patcomerford5596]

From protestor to victim, I do not understand that from these two women.

[@kateuhler7803]

Adults have everything under control!?!? Really!??😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@Les_Grossman_Ego]

Big shout out to Governor DeSantis for banning CRT and drag queen shows in schools,.

[@melissabriet8692]

Ron

[@marcvonborstel5730]

Is your whiteness and heterosexuality so fragile that you feel that threatened? Poor little guy.

[@factsarenotdirtyfwords5451]

Time for Donnie TRUMP to go tan his testicles. Tucker says it's the RIGHT thing to do when your sperm count is low.

[@jimmyjames6487]

Good ol msnc. Never let an opportunity to make your viewers cry go to waste.

[@joecancer6013]

The race baiters msdnc

[@lindamitchell9286]

Are you serious? Wow!!

[@Toekneepowers]

Happy Sunday facts day. Tuckers J6 video tape report is coming soon.😁

[@joecancer6013]

I seen lot of cell phone videos from Jan 6 on Bitchute. KZbin censoring hard

[@aishabintabubakr4944]

No one cares; and better yet no one should care

[@STC987]

Thank god Joe Biden was there. It’s good to see the head klansman coming to terms with the errors of his ways. Oh, and Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@frankbandera6591]

"I say segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever." ~George Wallace, 1963 "Sometimes even George Wallace is right about some things" ~Joe Biden, 1981

[@dickiebealtraveled]

Just another run of the mill white supremacist. Your time is up

[@frankbandera6591]

@@dickiebealtraveled So it's the Chinese's time now or Asian's time?

[@joecancer6013]

" I don't want my kids growing up in a Racial jungle" Joe Biden

[@anthonyarnold2514]

We are not in the 60's Move on!!!

[@factsarenotdirtyfwords5451]

spoken like a fascist.

[@libertyann439]

Obviously, some of us need to be reminded of certain things.

[@mrarchangel4457]

Florida...are you watching...listening ???

[@bikboto-zx6my]

Always remember the horrors Democrats have put on Americans, throughout history.

[@bikboto-zx6my]

"We don't want our kids growing up in a racial jungle".... "If you don't vote for me, you ain't Black" Jim Crow Joe

[@thomasrivers7585]

I STAND WITH UGANDA

[@zoer7338]

❤️