On May 6, 1965, news of the Selma-to-Montgomery marches in the U.S. reached Caribbean islands like Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, fueling Black activism abroad. Caribbean civil rights leaders drew direct inspiration from the courage of African Americans fighting for voting rights. The event sparked new movements advocating for fair representation, labor rights, and educational access in formerly colonized islands. It underscored the shared destiny between African-descended peoples globally.
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