{"id":8613,"date":"2025-03-12T22:36:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T22:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/hiphopmagizine\/the-city-of-montgomery-to-host-historic-weekend-of-events-with-larenz-tate-big-boi-terrence-j-more\/"},"modified":"2025-03-12T22:36:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T22:36:27","slug":"the-city-of-montgomery-to-host-historic-weekend-of-events-with-larenz-tate-big-boi-terrence-j-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/hiphopmagizine\/the-city-of-montgomery-to-host-historic-weekend-of-events-with-larenz-tate-big-boi-terrence-j-more\/","title":{"rendered":"The City of Montgomery To Host Historic Weekend Of Events With Larenz Tate, Big Boi, Terrence J &#038; more."},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ItShrt Hip Hop Magizine News -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9431463036\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The City of Montgomery will host a historic weekend of events March 21-23, 2025, commemorating 60 years since the Selma to Montgomery March, a pivotal moment that reshaped America\u2019s fight for voting rights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On March 25, 1965, thousands of marchers arrived in Montgomery after a 54-mile journey from Selma, demanding equal voting rights for Black Americans. Their courage and determination led to a massive demonstration at the Alabama State Capitol, where 25,000 people gathered in solidarity, ultimately securing the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965\u2014one of the most consequential civil rights laws in U.S. history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This year\u2019s 60th anniversary commemoration serves as both a tribute and a call to action, honoring the past while confronting today\u2019s challenges to democracy. Mayor Steven L. Reed, Montgomery\u2019s first African American mayor, will lead the city\u2019s efforts to reflect on the march\u2019s legacy, uniting national leaders, activists, and artists for a weekend of education, inspiration, and mobilization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cThe Selma to Montgomery March was never just about crossing a bridge\u2014it was about crossing into a new era of democracy and justice,\u201d said Mayor Steven L. Reed. \u201cSixty years later, we celebrate the victory on this side of the bridge, but we know the work is not finished. Here in Montgomery, where history was made, we stand not just to commemorate, but to continue the fight. This anniversary reminds us that every generation\u2014including ours\u2014has a role to play in protecting democracy and ensuring justice for all.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-51619\" alt=\"\" width=\"662\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Big_Boi___Stars_for_Freedom_Rally-662x1024.jpg 662w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Big_Boi___Stars_for_Freedom_Rally-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Big_Boi___Stars_for_Freedom_Rally-97x150.jpg 97w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Big_Boi___Stars_for_Freedom_Rally-600x927.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Big_Boi___Stars_for_Freedom_Rally.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" src=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Big_Boi___Stars_for_Freedom_Rally-662x1024.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-51619\" src=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Big_Boi___Stars_for_Freedom_Rally-662x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"662\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Big_Boi___Stars_for_Freedom_Rally-662x1024.jpg 662w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Big_Boi___Stars_for_Freedom_Rally-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Big_Boi___Stars_for_Freedom_Rally-97x150.jpg 97w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Big_Boi___Stars_for_Freedom_Rally-600x927.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Big_Boi___Stars_for_Freedom_Rally.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Weekend of Reflection, Celebration, and Action<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The three-day commemoration will feature events honoring past civil rights heroes while inspiring new generations to continue the fight for justice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Friday, March 21<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 \u201cThis Side of the Bridge\u201d Reception<\/b>\u00a0<i>(<span class=\"xn-chron\">6:30pm-10:00pm<\/span>, Museum of Fine Arts)<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A gathering recognizing past and present civil rights leaders.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, March 22<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Community &amp; Family Fun Day<\/b>\u00a0<i>(<span class=\"xn-chron\">10:00am<\/span>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">2:00pm<\/span>, Carver High School)<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A family-friendly event featuring interactive exhibits, youth activities, and cultural programming designed to inspire civic engagement. Free to the public.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, March 22<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Stars for Freedom Rally<\/b>\u00a0<i>(<span class=\"xn-chron\">2:00pm<\/span>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">8:00pm<\/span>, Carver High School)<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A tribute to the historic 1965 \u201cStars for Freedom\u201d Rally, featuring performances and speeches from nationally recognized artists, thought leaders, and advocates. Free to the public.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Sunday, March 23<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 This Side of the Bridge: March to the Capitol<\/b>\u00a0<i>(<span class=\"xn-chron\">1:00pm<\/span>, City of St. Jude to the Alabama State Capitol)<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A reenactment of the final leg of the\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Selma<\/span>\u00a0to\u00a0<span class=\"xn-person\">Montgomery March<\/span>, ending at the Alabama State Capitol\u2014the same site where thousands stood in 1965 to demand voting rights.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Special Guests &amp; National Figures<br class=\"dnr\"\/><\/b>A dynamic lineup of artists, activists, and leaders will participate in this historic commemoration. Notable attendees include actor\u00a0<b><span class=\"xn-person\">Larenz Tate<\/span><\/b>, hip-hop icon\u00a0<b>Big Boi<\/b>, television host\u00a0<b>Terrence J<\/b>, pastor and activist\u00a0<b>Dr.\u00a0<span class=\"xn-person\">Jamal Harrison Bryant<\/span><\/b>, award-winning gospel artists\u00a0<b>Jekalyn Carr<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b>Pastor Mike Jr.<\/b>, award-winning producer, director, actress and activist<b>\u00a0<span class=\"xn-person\">Gina Belafonte<\/span><\/b>, American Idol alumnus\u00a0<b><span class=\"xn-person\">Taylor Hicks<\/span><\/b>, The Voice alumnus\u00a0<b><span class=\"xn-person\">Ryley Tate Wilson<\/span><\/b>, and actress\u00a0<b>KJ Smith<\/b>. Additional special guests will be announced in the coming weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Bringing History to Life: A Virtual Journey Through the\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Selma<\/span>\u00a0to\u00a0<span class=\"xn-person\">Montgomery March<\/span><br class=\"dnr\"\/><\/b>As part of the 60th anniversary commemoration, the\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">City of Montgomery<\/span>\u00a0is integrating an immersive metaverse experience, first announced in early February, to allow participants to engage with the historic\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Selma<\/span>\u00a0to\u00a0<span class=\"xn-person\">Montgomery March<\/span>\u00a0in a groundbreaking way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This digital experience offers attendees\u2014both in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Montgomery<\/span>\u00a0and those joining remotely\u2014the opportunity to explore key moments along the Civil Rights Trail, walk the historic route from St. Jude Campus to the Alabama State Capitol, and interact with AI-driven avatars of historical figures. Crafted using historical records, photographs, and expert input, the metaverse experience ensures an accurate and dynamic representation of this pivotal moment in history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Montgomery is the only city in the world chosen to pilot this innovative project by one of the finance world\u2019s Magnificent Seven Stock companies, the\u00a0<span class=\"xn-money\">$4 trillion<\/span>\u00a0NVIDIA. This groundbreaking partnership underscores Montgomery\u2019s role as a leader in blending history with advanced technology, creating a first-of-its-kind digital archive that enhances both education and civic engagement. The experience is available to anyone with internet access and a web browser, requiring no special equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>How to Participate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">City of Montgomery<\/span>\u00a0welcomes people from across the nation and around the world to attend this free and historic commemoration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-51618\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mmtry.jpg 700w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mmtry-300x64.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mmtry-280x60.jpg 280w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mmtry-600x128.jpg 600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mmtry.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-51618\" src=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mmtry.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mmtry.jpg 700w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mmtry-300x64.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mmtry-280x60.jpg 280w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mmtry-600x128.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>About the\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">City of Montgomery<\/span><br class=\"dnr\"\/><\/b><span class=\"xn-location\">Montgomery, Alabama<\/span>, is a city steeped in history and driven by progress. As the birthplace of the civil rights movement and a hub for innovation, Montgomery blends a rich cultural heritage with a vision for the future. Montgomery is a city where everyone has the freedom to live, learn, and earn. Under the leadership of Mayor\u00a0<span class=\"xn-person\">Steven L. Reed<\/span>, the city is committed to fostering economic growth, enhancing public safety, and advancing equity and opportunity for all residents. Home to world-class museums, thriving businesses, and cutting-edge technology initiatives, Montgomery continues to lead as a vibrant and inclusive capital city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ItShrt Hip Hop Magizine News -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9431463036\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The City of Montgomery will host a historic weekend of events March 21-23, 2025, commemorating 60 years since the 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