‘They may draw racist maps, but we are the south’: thousands rally in Alabama for Black voting rights
Thousands gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, for the All Roads Lead to the South rally advocating for Black voting rights. The event was organized in response to a recent Supreme Court decision that weakened protections against voting discrimination. Attendees included local and national leaders who emphasized the importance of fighting for voting rights and mobilizing for the upcoming elections.
- ▪The rally took place outside the Alabama state capitol, a historic site for voting rights marches.
- ▪Local and national leaders, including senators and representatives, spoke at the event to energize attendees.
- ▪The rally began with a prayer service in Selma, followed by a silent walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
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The All Roads Lead to the South rally in front of the state capitol in Montgomery, Alabama, on 16 May. Photograph: Dan Anderson/Zuma Press Wire/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenThe All Roads Lead to the South rally in front of the state capitol in Montgomery, Alabama, on 16 May. Photograph: Dan Anderson/Zuma Press Wire/ShutterstockBuilding powerUS voting rights‘They may draw racist maps, but we are the south’: thousands rally in Alabama for Black voting rightsPeople came to Montgomery by bus, car and plane to march on the state capitol with local and national leaders Building power is supported byAbout this contentAdria R Walker in Montgomery, AlabamaSat 16 May 2026 19.29 EDTLast modified on Sat 16 May 2026 19.32 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThousands of people from across the…
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