The tradition of the mass meeting started over 60 years ago at Tabernacle Baptist Church, marking the start of the voting rights movement.
Dozens gathered for a mass meeting at the historic Tabernacle Baptist Church.SELMA, Ala. - Dozens gathered Thursday night for a mass meeting at the historic Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Church historian Verdelle Dawson said the tradition continues into today to bring people together ahead of the weekend to remind people to continue the fight for the right to vote.
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