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Montgomery, AL (March 25, 2025) <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>The marathon continues. This month marks the 60th anniversary of the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery. That year, non-violent protesters made three attempts to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge, but were met with brutal violence at the hands of police officers, which captured national attention. The third attempt, led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on March 21, 1965, was successful, ultimately aiding in the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. To commemorate this historical event, Melody Shari <\/strong>hosted a reception last Friday honoring those Freedom Fighters, as well as current champions of justice alongside Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The <\/em>Selma To Montgomery March: This Side of the Bridge<\/strong>reception convened more than 500 attendees to the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts to recognize leaders who have fought to obtain equality and opportunity for the black community. It was part of a series of events in Montgomery over the weekend that consisted of tributes, live performances, and the groundbreaking launch of the Voting Rights Trail Metaverse, a cutting-edge digital activation that allowed visitors to experience the historic moments of the1965 march in a unique and engaging way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 “Being Alabama born and raised, I felt truly humbled and thankful to be part of history,” Melody Shari said.  “Celebrating and honoring so many heroes of Alabama, heroes of our nation, was heartwarming.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 A successful entrepreneur, media figure, and philanthropist based in Huntsville, Melody Shari has for years been a major contributor in and around her community. Additionally, she frequently carries her work across the nation to educate and inspire others.  Her participation in the 60th anniversary festivities has only increased her desire to pay it forward for the current and future generations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 “My dream is to create a legacy that withstands the hands of time. Recognizing and honoring the many men and women who fought and those who continue to fight tirelessly for the rights of blacks, ignited a fire in my own hopes and dreams,” she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 To learn more about the City of Montgomery’s 60th Anniversary Commemoration, visit mgmside.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melody Shari (L) and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed (R)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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