Rep. Terri A. Sewell, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Alabama’s 7th district since 2011, used her social media platform in mid-May to highlight her participation in events supporting voting rights and political representation for Black Americans.
On May 14, Sewell posted a brief message: “See you there!” On May 16, she provided an update from Selma, stating: “I’m here in Selma with my colleagues! Thousands are descending on Alabama today for “All Roads Lead to the South” National Day of Action. We are standing together to demand fair representation and fight back against attacks on Black political power. The fight for voting rights”. Later that day, she reported live from Montgomery: “LIVE NOW: I’m in Montgomery with more than 20 of my colleagues to participate in the ‘All Roads Lead to the South’ Mass Rally! We won’t let extremists drag us backward. Tune in!”
The “All Roads Lead to the South” National Day of Action drew attention as participants gathered across Alabama to advocate for fair representation and oppose what they described as threats to Black political influence.
Sewell, born in Huntsville, Alabama in 1965 and currently residing in Birmingham, has been active on issues of civil rights throughout her tenure. She succeeded Artur Davis as representative of Alabama’s 7th District and holds degrees from Princeton University, St Hilda’s College at Oxford, and Harvard Law School.
