IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.
A new generation in Selma hope to bring back economic prosperity to civil rights ‘Mecca’
Jan. 11, 202309:26

  • Racial healing is #ChangingTheNarrative of communities across America

    07:33

  • Selma’s Black businesses build ‘unity and community’ nearly 60 years since Bloody Sunday

    10:27
  • Now Playing

    A new generation in Selma hope to bring back economic prosperity to civil rights ‘Mecca’

    09:26
  • UP NEXT

    Eco-tourism one of many new businesses bringing prosperity to Selma

    10:39

  • Land loss, forced migration threaten BIPOC communities in coastal Louisiana

    09:17

  • Descendants of slavery fight environmental racism in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’

    08:01

  • United Houma Nation tribal members are resilient against climate change, resettlement

    11:41

  • Black Battle Creek residents look to their history to move forward

    09:41

  • A growing Burmese community in Battle Creek turns from surviving to thriving

    07:14

  • Battle Creek’s Hispanic community fights to overcome language barriers

    09:37

  • In East Buffalo, racial healing alongside a food insecurity crisis

    09:27

  • Historic systemic racism plagues East Buffalo’s growth

    11:00

  • Young Black men take charge healing East Buffalo

    07:38

  • To turn the page on structural racism, communities are #ChangingTheNarrative

    04:11

  • Children of immigrants share their experiences with racism in Massachusetts

    11:40

  • Can we end racism? Two African Americans weigh in and share how they are healing

    09:55

  • From small town to inner city, how Americans navigate their realities of racism

    14:41

  • ‘Targeted because you are Indian’: How two Indian-Americans are healing from racial trauma

    12:42

Sponsored

A new generation in Selma hope to bring back economic prosperity to civil rights ‘Mecca’

09:26

Thousands of people travel to Selma, Alabama every year to walk in the footsteps of the Bloody Sunday Foot Soldiers. It has become a beacon of equality from the Civil Rights Movement, but the once bustling town that is now grappling with economic inequality. In our three episode series sponsored by W.K. Kellogg Foundation, we will showcase the local residents and business owners banding together through racial healing to create new opportunities in tourism for their neighbors to thrive. Claretta Bellamy reports.Jan. 11, 2023

Get more newsA new generation in Selma hope to bring back economic prosperity to civil rights ‘Mecca’NBC News LogoSearchSearchLiveLiveNBC News LogoToday Logo - Analysis & Updates [2026-05-17] | Latest News Todayon

  • Racial healing is #ChangingTheNarrative of communities across America

    07:33

  • Selma’s Black businesses build ‘unity and community’ nearly 60 years since Bloody Sunday

    10:27
  • Now Playing

    A new generation in Selma hope to bring back economic prosperity to civil rights ‘Mecca’

    09:26
  • UP NEXT

    Eco-tourism one of many new businesses bringing prosperity to Selma

    10:39

  • Land loss, forced migration threaten BIPOC communities in coastal Louisiana

    09:17

  • Descendants of slavery fight environmental racism in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’

    08:01
Get more newsA new generation in Selma hope to bring back economic prosperity to civil rights ‘Mecca’NBC News LogoSearchSearchLiveLiveNBC News LogoToday Logo - Analysis & Updates [2026-05-17] | Latest News Todayon

Best of NBC News

Play All

Editorial Standards

Latest News Today maintains rigorous editorial standards. Our team verifies information from trusted sources and provides context to help readers understand complex stories.

Last Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 01:26 PM
Category: Video

Editor's Note

Latest News Today provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of breaking news stories. This article is part of our ongoing coverage of a new generation in selma hope to bring back economic prosperity to civil rights mecca 159705157570, bringing you verified information from trusted sources with added context and expert perspective.

Why This Matters: Understanding the full context of this story helps readers make informed decisions and stay updated on developments that impact our community.

Scuffles erupt outside Swatch store during launch of watch

Stay Informed

Follow Latest News Today for comprehensive coverage of breaking news.

Play All