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Montgomery announces events marking 60th anniversary of Southern Montgomery March
Summary
An announcement invited Montgomery residents to join events commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Southern Montgomery March and directed people to mgmside.com for the full schedule.
An announcement invited Montgomery residents to participate in events marking the 60th anniversary of the Southern Montgomery March and directed listeners to mgmside.com for a schedule of activities.
The announcement said the commemoration recognizes the bravery and courage of the thousands who gathered on “this side of the bridge” 60 years ago and encouraged the community to unite in celebration. Speaker 2, an unidentified speaker, said, "Hello, Montgomery. We're celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the Southern Montgomery March with this side of the bridge. 60 years ago, this side of the bridge was filled with thousands of citizens who believed they can make a difference. Let's unite to celebrate the bravery and courage shown all those years ago. This side of the bridge is filled with opportunities to celebrate with the entire community."
The announcement opened with a chant-like line attributed to Speaker 1, an unidentified speaker: "We're on the move now. Yes. We are on the move and no wave of racism can stop us." The closing instruction repeated the website for details: "Go to mgmside.com for a full list of events happening throughout the weekend." The transcript did not specify exact dates, times, or a sponsoring agency.
