by Nomad
Selma, Alabama might have a long dark history of strife and discord, but one project underway is a symbol of unity for the Alabama town.
Journalist Alaina Denean, writing for the Selma Times-Journal, explains how the residents of the Alabama town have been working on a quilt as a sign of their united community.
Selma has a long history, much of which centers around discord, confrontation and defiance against injustice. The quilt project recognizes this history but is also a symbol of harmony by as equal contributors. Selma has, the organizers say, changed for the better.
The quilt, when finished, with be part of an upcoming walk on Sunday March 1.