CNN Newsroom: Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA) Is Interviewed About Bloody Sunday
Interview
BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT
I can hear you well, yes.
BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT
So, I've been to Selma many times. I grew up in Alabama about an hour from Selma and I've been here with Congressman Lewis. But now being here as a member of Congress is that much more important for me because I know that sitting in the seat that was held by the late Congressman John Lewis, I have an obligation to continue this work.
Congressman Lewis taught us that each generation has to do their part and move us one step closer. And so, I'm here with my family this weekend. I have a 7-year-old son who marched across the bridge with me, met the president today. But it also means a lot to have the president of the United States, the sitting president, here in Selma marching across the bridge, with not just elected officials, not in an election year, but as foot soldiers of the movement and uplifting all of the work that we continue to fight for in this country, for free and fair access to the ballot.
BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT
I mean, I -- we're in a state in this country where some states are saying that we can't even teach the full history of what happened here in Selma. So, it's important for me to bring my son as he continues to learn about black history, American history so that he can experience this firsthand.
So, I'm going to continue to do my part to make sure that I elevate the stories of the movement for everybody to hear and learn from so that we can truly move forward and we don't repeat the mistakes of our past.
BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT
Well, I know that was a big conversation when Mr. Lewis was alive and that's not something that he fought for, but this bridge is in the community of Selma. It's a community conversation. I don't live in the city of Selma but I support the community. We have a lot of people that come into Selma one weekend a year and not giving back and leaving something to make the community better. And so, I would love to have members of the community tell us what it is that they want to do with the bridge.
BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT
Thank you so much.
BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT
Source