The Selma to Montgomery march was part of a series of civil rights protests that occurred in 1965 in Alabama, a Southern state with deeply entrenched racist policies. In March of that year, in an effort to register black voters in the South, protesters marching the 54-mile route from Selma to the state capital of Montgomery were confronted with deadly violence from local authorities and white vigilante groups. As the world watched, the protesters—under the protection of federalized National Guar

The marches from Selma to Montgomery changed the trajectory of our country forever. This January, we honor the men and women behind this event with special #Selma50 editions of your favorite programs. Join us in celebrating this historic milestone. | OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network