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.

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