Charles Mauldin, a Civil Rights foot soldier who participated in the landmark march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama 60 years ago, reflects on his experiences and his ongoing commitment to fighting for justice and equality. Born and raised in Selma, Mauldin was inspired to join the movement by leaders like Bernard Lafayette and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Mauldin was actively involved in the Selma Voting Rights Movement in the early 1960s and played a significant role in the marches that led to the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. His parents were also pioneers in the fight for voter registration, becoming the first and second African Americans registered to vote in Selma.
Today, Mauldin continues to engage in activism through providing historical tours with Common Power, highlighting important sites connected to the Civil Rights Movement. He also organizes the annual Foot Soldiers Breakfast, where surviving foot soldiers gather to share their stories and commemorate their contributions to the march for voting rights.
Reflecting on the past and looking towards the future, Mauldin emphasizes the importance of young people getting involved in social justice causes and understanding the legacy of past movements. He encourages them to recognize the significance of standing up for what is right, just as he and others did during the Civil Rights Movement.
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