Foot Soldiers Park
Established in 2021 by longtime Civil Rights activist Ms. Jo Ann Bland and CEO Kimberly Smitherman, Foot Soldiers Park is a Selma-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving our city’s historic legacy while building a more equitable future.
Our mission is to create spaces for the Black community to heal, learn, and build wealth, while emboldening our youth to claim their power as agents of change. Through initiatives like the Selma Cinema Festival, we are transforming Selma into a thriving cultural hub and a global trailblazer for social justice.