**Honorees**
Honorees
2nd Annual STONES-IN-SELMA!
Honoring the Original Selma “Bloody Sunday” Footsoldiers
The STONES-IN-SELMA celebration exists to honor the courageous men and women who placed their bodies, faith, and futures on the line during the Civil Rights Movement. These original Selma Footsoldiers are living witnesses to history — and the foundation upon which progress was built.
We recognize them not only for what they endured, but for what they ignited.
Original Selma Footsoldiers Honorees
- Albert Southall – Original Footsoldier
- Chapman Smith – Original Footsoldier
- Averett Woodson – Original Footsoldier
- George James – Original Footsoldier
- Diane Harris – Original Footsoldier
- Doris Cox – Original Footsoldier
- Edward Kidd – Original Footsoldier
- Joyce O’Neal – Original Footsoldier
- Roosevelt Goldsby – Original Footsoldier
- Bernard Lafayette Jr. – Original Footsoldier
- Tommy Jones – Original Footsoldier
- Regernal Moore – Original Footsoldier
Each of these individuals crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge on March 7, 1965 — a moment that forever changed America and helped lead to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
🌉 Special Honorary Award
The Bridge of Hope — Selma Ambassador Inaugural Award
These honorees are recognized for their lifelong commitment to justice, courage, and community leadership:
- Legendary Ruth Anthony Brown
Original Selma “Bloody Sunday” Footsoldier - Legendary Kirk Carrington
Original Selma “Bloody Sunday” Footsoldier
This inaugural honor reflects the spirit of Selma — standing as ambassadors of hope, resilience, and moral leadership.
🪨 Why We Honor
We honor these Footsoldiers because history is not abstract — it lives in people.
Their courage laid stones across a bridge that the world once feared to cross. Today, we return to that bridge not in fear, but in gratitude, responsibility, and resolve.
🌉 STONES-IN-SELMA
Honoring those who crossed the bridge — and those who continue to build the road forward.
Location and Contact Details
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re interested in attending the event, bringing a group, becoming a sponsor, or volunteering—reach out and let’s build together.
Call
(901) 273-5038
Leave a voicemail and a member of our team will return your call within 24–48 hours.
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📍 Event Location
Edmund Pettus Bridge & Historic Selma Landmarks
Selma, Alabama 36701
⚠️ Important Notice
Due to the historic nature and limited capacity of the “Stones in Selma!” Weekend, all inquiries and registration requests will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please allow 24–48 hours for a response after leaving a voicemail or submitting a form. Incomplete submissions may delay processing.
We kindly ask that all communication remain respectful and mission-aligned. This event is a sacred gathering to honor legacy, promote unity, and build the future.