Petition To Rename Historic Selma Bridge After Rep. John Lewis

The video discusses a petition to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL, in honor of Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis. The bridge, currently named after a Confederate general and KKK leader, is a symbol of racial injustice. The video highlights Lewis's legacy, his near-death experience during the 1965 civil rights march, and the ongoing fight against voter suppression and racial injustice. It also touches on current movements to remove oppressive symbols and promote equality.

What is the main purpose of the petition mentioned in the first section?

• To build a new bridge in Selma

• To organize a new march across the bridge

• To rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge after John Lewis

• To preserve the name of Edmund Pettus

What significant event took place on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in 1965?

• A violent attack on civil rights marchers

• A celebration of civil rights achievements

• A meeting between civil rights leaders and law enforcement

• A peaceful protest with no incidents

Who was Edmund Pettus, according to the third section?

• A supporter of John Lewis

• A Confederate general and Ku Klux Klan leader

• A civil rights leader

• A famous architect

What broader movement is the petition to rename the bridge a part of?

• A campaign to build new bridges

• A local initiative to improve infrastructure

• A nationwide protest against racial injustice and police brutality

• A movement to honor Confederate leaders

What do the nationwide protests mentioned in the third section call for?

• The construction of new monuments

• The renaming of all bridges in the country

• The removal of symbols representing the Confederacy and oppression

• The preservation of historical statues