Synonyms for
Selma
Definition
Selma is a city in Alabama, USA, known for its role in the Civil Rights Movement led by Martin Luther King Jr.
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Example sentences
- Selma is a historic city in Alabama that played an important role in the Civil Rights Movement.
- I visited Selma to learn about the history of the city and its people.
- The residents of Selma honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his fight for equality.
- Selma is a beautiful city with many parks and historic landmarks to visit.
- The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail is a popular tourist attraction in Alabama.
Quotes
We must come to see that the end we seek is a society at peace with itself, a society that can live with its conscience. - Martin Luther King Jr., Selma to Montgomery March, 1965
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. - Martin Luther King Jr., Speech in Selma, Alabama, February 1965
Selma is a place where we injected meaning into the veins of history. - Andrew Young, Civil Rights Leader