Journalists discuss anniversary of Selma to Montgomery March
Reporters who covered historic 1965 events share their perspective

What: A panel of veteran Alabama journalists will discuss the historic Selma to Montgomery March during the Alabama Press Association (APA) 144th annual Journalism Summit. Three of the journalists – Al Benn, longtime reporter and columnist for the Montgomery Advertiser; Bob Martin, publisher of the Montgomery Independent; and former Selma Times-Journal reporter and editor Jamie Wallace – covered the events 50 years ago. Wallace was on the Edmund Pettus Bridge during “Bloody Sunday.” The discussion will be moderated by longtime Alabama Media Group reporter Barnett Wright.

 When:  Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. 

Where: Birmingham Marriott, 3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham 35243

NOTE: This event is for paid attendees of the APA Journalism Summit, but credentialed media are invited to cover the panel discussion. Learn more about the APA Journalism Summit at www.alabamapress.org. 


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