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Moral March for Democracy at Texas State Capitol

by Chronicle Staff August 2, 2021October 30, 2025

(L-R) Beto O’Rourke, Luci Baines Johnson, and the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II gather before the march.
The “Selma-to-Montgomery”-style Moral March for Democracy reached its final destination on Saturday, July 31, at the Texas State Capitol, where attendees rallied in support of voting rights. Coordinated by the Poor People Campaign and its partners, the rally marked the end of a four-day, 27-mile march from Georgetown to Austin organized to demand federal voting rights protections.
The “Selma-to-Montgomery”-style Moral March for Democracy reached its final destination on Saturday, July 31, at the Texas State Capitol, where attendees rallied in support of voting rights. Coordinated by the Poor People Campaign and its partners, the rally marked the end of a four-day, 27-mile march from Georgetown to Austin organized to demand federal voting rights protections.
(L-R) The Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Luci Baines Johnson, and Beto O’Rourke march the last miles to the Texas Capitol.
(L-R) The Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Luci Baines Johnson, and Beto O’Rourke march the last miles to the Texas Capitol.
(L-R) (L-R) The Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, Luci Baines Johnson, and Beto O’Rourke march the last miles to the Texas Capitol.
(L-R) Luci Baines Johnson and Beto O’Rourke march the last miles to the Texas Capitol.
(L-R) Lucy Baines Johnson and Beto O’Rourke march the last miles to the Texas Capitol.
The “Selma-to-Montgomery”-style Moral March for Democracy reached its final destination on Saturday, July 31, at the Texas State Capitol, where attendees rallied in support of voting rights. Coordinated by the Poor People Campaign and its partners, the rally marked the end of a four-day, 27-mile march from Georgetown to Austin organized to demand federal voting rights protections.
The “Selma-to-Montgomery”-style Moral March for Democracy reached its final destination on Saturday, July 31, at the Texas State Capitol, where attendees rallied in support of voting rights. Coordinated by the Poor People Campaign and its partners, the rally marked the end of a four-day, 27-mile march from Georgetown to Austin organized to demand federal voting rights protections.
Lucy Baines Johnson, whose father former President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965
The “Selma-to-Montgomery”-style Moral March for Democracy reached its final destination on Saturday, July 31, at the Texas State Capitol, where attendees rallied in support of voting rights. Coordinated by the Poor People Campaign and its partners, the rally marked the end of a four-day, 27-mile march from Georgetown to Austin organized to demand federal voting rights protections.
The “Selma-to-Montgomery”-style Moral March for Democracy reached its final destination on Saturday, July 31, at the Texas State Capitol, where attendees rallied in support of voting rights. Coordinated by the Poor People Campaign and its partners, the rally marked the end of a four-day, 27-mile march from Georgetown to Austin organized to demand federal voting rights protections.
The “Selma-to-Montgomery”-style Moral March for Democracy reached its final destination on Saturday, July 31, at the Texas State Capitol, where attendees rallied in support of voting rights. Coordinated by the Poor People Campaign and its partners, the rally marked the end of a four-day, 27-mile march from Georgetown to Austin organized to demand federal voting rights protections.
The “Selma-to-Montgomery”-style Moral March for Democracy reached its final destination on Saturday, July 31, at the Texas State Capitol, where attendees rallied in support of voting rights. Coordinated by the Poor People Campaign and its partners, the rally marked the end of a four-day, 27-mile march from Georgetown to Austin organized to demand federal voting rights protections.
The “Selma-to-Montgomery”-style Moral March for Democracy reached its final destination on Saturday, July 31, at the Texas State Capitol, where attendees rallied in support of voting rights. Coordinated by the Poor People Campaign and its partners, the rally marked the end of a four-day, 27-mile march from Georgetown to Austin organized to demand federal voting rights protections.
The “Selma-to-Montgomery”-style Moral March for Democracy reached its final destination on Saturday, July 31, at the Texas State Capitol, where attendees rallied in support of voting rights. Coordinated by the Poor People Campaign and its partners, the rally marked the end of a four-day, 27-mile march from Georgetown to Austin organized to demand federal voting rights protections.
The “Selma-to-Montgomery”-style Moral March for Democracy reached its final destination on Saturday, July 31, at the Texas State Capitol, where attendees rallied in support of voting rights. Coordinated by the Poor People Campaign and its partners, the rally marked the end of a four-day, 27-mile march from Georgetown to Austin organized to demand federal voting rights protections.
The “Selma-to-Montgomery”-style Moral March for Democracy reached its final destination on Saturday, July 31, at the Texas State Capitol, where attendees rallied in support of voting rights. Coordinated by the Poor People Campaign and its partners, the rally marked the end of a four-day, 27-mile march from Georgetown to Austin organized to demand federal voting rights protections.
The “Selma-to-Montgomery”-style Moral March for Democracy reached its final destination on Saturday, July 31, at the Texas State Capitol, where attendees rallied in support of voting rights. Coordinated by the Poor People Campaign and its partners, the rally marked the end of a four-day, 27-mile march from Georgetown to Austin organized to demand federal voting rights protections.
The “Selma-to-Montgomery”-style Moral March for Democracy reached its final destination on Saturday, July 31, at the Texas State Capitol, where attendees rallied in support of voting rights. Coordinated by the Poor People Campaign and its partners, the rally marked the end of a four-day, 27-mile march from Georgetown to Austin organized to demand federal voting rights protections.
The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II of the Poor People’s Campaign speaks at the rally.
The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II of the Poor People’s Campaign speaks at the rally.
The Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis of the Poor People’s Campaign speaks at the rally.
The Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis of the Poor People’s Campaign speaks at the rally.
Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso, speaks at the rally.
Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso, speaks at the rally.
The “Selma-to-Montgomery”-style Moral March for Democracy reached its final destination on Saturday, July 31, at the Texas State Capitol, where attendees rallied in support of voting rights. Coordinated by the Poor People Campaign and its partners, the rally marked the end of a four-day, 27-mile march from Georgetown to Austin organized to demand federal voting rights protections.
Luci Baines Johnson, whose father former President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, speaks at the rally.
Luci Baines Johnson, whose father former President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, speaks at the rally.
Luci Baines Johnson, whose father former President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965
Luci Baines Johnson, whose father former President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965
The “Selma-to-Montgomery”-style Moral March for Democracy reached its final destination on Saturday, July 31, at the Texas State Capitol, where attendees rallied in support of voting rights. Coordinated by the Poor People Campaign and its partners, the rally marked the end of a four-day, 27-mile march from Georgetown to Austin organized to demand federal voting rights protections.
The “Selma-to-Montgomery”-style Moral March for Democracy reached its final destination on Saturday, July 31, at the Texas State Capitol, where attendees rallied in support of voting rights. Coordinated by the Poor People Campaign and its partners, the rally marked the end of a four-day, 27-mile march from Georgetown to Austin organized to demand federal voting rights protections.
Julián Castro, former San Antonio mayor and Housing and Urban Development secretary, speaks at the rally.
(L-R) Julián Castro and Beto O’Rourke shake hands at Saturday’s rally.
Country legend Willie Nelson and Beto O’Rourke pose for a selfie.
Willie Nelson, Beto O’Rourke, and Luci Baines Johnson join hands at Saturday’s rally.
Country legend Willie Nelson performs in front of the Texas State Capitol.
Country legend Willie Nelson performs in front of the Texas State Capitol.
Country legend Willie Nelson performs in front of the Texas State Capitol.
Country legend Willie Nelson performs in front of the Texas State Capitol.

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