#RememberSelma: Freedom Flame Awards Gala

Photos from this year's Selma 50th anniversary celebration.

Keepers of the Flame - The Bridge Crossing Jubilee held its coveted Freedom Flame Awards Gala in Selma to commemorate those men and women who have worked tirelessly to ensure social and economic justice for African-Americans while adding to the legacy placed before them. Past honorees have included artist and activist Harry Belafonte, Dick Gregory and Coretta Scott King. Take a look at the photos from this year's Selma 50th anniversary celebration. (Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

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Keepers of the Flame - The Bridge Crossing Jubilee held its coveted Freedom Flame Awards Gala in Selma to commemorate those men and women who have worked tirelessly to ensure social and economic justice for African-Americans while adding to the legacy placed before them. Past honorees have included artist and activist Harry Belafonte, Dick Gregory and Coretta Scott King. Take a look at the photos from this year's Selma 50th anniversary celebration. (Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

Esteemed Guests - Reverend Jesse Jackson attends this year's gala in honor of Selma's 50th anniversary. (Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

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Esteemed Guests - Reverend Jesse Jackson attends this year's gala in honor of Selma's 50th anniversary. (Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

Photo By Photo: Ty Wright for BET

Hands Up - Speaker rallies the crowd with the "hands up" symbol -- a power tool used during many protests surrounding the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson. (Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

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Hands Up - Speaker rallies the crowd with the "hands up" symbol -- a power tool used during many protests surrounding the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson. (Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

Photo By Photo: Ty Wright for BET

Black Royalty - Various pageant winners are all smiles at the gala.

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Black Royalty - Various pageant winners are all smiles at the gala.

Warm Reception - Actor and activist Danny Glover speaks to the room of politicians, civil rights activists and esteemed guests. (Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

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Warm Reception - Actor and activist Danny Glover speaks to the room of politicians, civil rights activists and esteemed guests. (Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

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Moving Forward - Speakers continue to inspire the crowd at the gala. (Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

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Moving Forward - Speakers continue to inspire the crowd at the gala. (Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

Photo By Photo: Ty Wright for BET

Cultural Exchanges - Entertainment at the gala included dances from men and women inspired by tribal traditions. (Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

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Cultural Exchanges - Entertainment at the gala included dances from men and women inspired by tribal traditions. (Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

Photo By Photo: Ty Wright for BET

Sweet Rosa - The room was adorned with images honoring civil rights icons, including this Forever stamp of Montgomery's hometown hero Rosa Parks. (Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

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Sweet Rosa - The room was adorned with images honoring civil rights icons, including this Forever stamp of Montgomery's hometown hero Rosa Parks. (Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

A Look Back - Selma mayor George Evans speaks to the crowd at a momentous occasion. (Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

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A Look Back - Selma mayor George Evans speaks to the crowd at a momentous occasion. (Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

Photo By Photo: Ty Wright for BET

It's an Honor... - Officials at the Freedom Flame Gala honor the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" with a surprise unveiling. (Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

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It's an Honor... - Officials at the Freedom Flame Gala honor the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" with a surprise unveiling. (Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

Photo By Photo: Ty Wright for BET

Songs of Freedom - Guests were treated to performances from choirs, recording artists and entertainers from all art forms.(Photo: Ty Wright for BET)

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Songs of Freedom - Guests were treated to performances from choirs, recording artists and entertainers from all art forms.(Photo: Ty Wright for BET)