What were some differences in Selma between life for African Americans and life for whites?

African Americans were denied civil rights.

Explanation:

Although the discrimination in voting rights regarding race was forbidden by Civil Rights Act of 1964, only two percent of the black voters were registered in Selma because of the local authorities opposition to black voter registration campaign. In opposition to this, demonstrators rallying the 54-mile route from Selma to the state capital of Montgomery (on March of year 1965) were challenged with lethal violence from state officials and white segregationist called the Selma to Montgomery March. This brought the racial segregation and discriminatory practices against the African Americans in contrast to their white counterparts, in the region.