News ‘Foundation of the bridge’: Recalling ‘Courageous Eight’ who risked all to spearhead Selma marches March 21, 2023Saleen Martin, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘Foundation of the bridge’: Recalling ‘Courageous Eight’ who risked all to spearhead Selma marches Today marks 58 years since Civil Rights leaders marched from Selma to Montgomery. These are the "Courageous Eight" who spearheaded local efforts.