Spurred by this event, and at the initiation of Bevel, on March 7 SCLC and SNCC began the Selma to Montgomery marches in which residents of Selma proceeded to Alabama's capital, Montgomery, to present Governor George Wallace with their grievances.
Spurred by this event, and at the initiation of Bevel, on March 7 SCLC and SNCC began the a planned Selma to Montgomery marches. Residents of Selma intended to walk the 54 miles to Alabama's capital, Montgomery, to highlight the issues and present Governor George Wallace with their grievances.