Sheyann Webb-Christburg

Ms. Sheyann Webb-Christburg was born on February 17, 1956 in Selma, Alabama. She grew up in a family of eight children. She’s the proud daughter of the late John and Betty Webb.

She is a voice for justice, equality, and self-achievement. Ms. Webb-Christburg is also known as a humanitarian, civil rights activist, mentor and youth advocate. She is the widely recognized co-author of Selma, Lord, Selma: Girlhood Memories of the Civil Rights Days. The NAACP Image Awards nominated for Best Television Mini Series her book, which is now a Disney Movie, in 2000. The movie portrays her as the youngest activist in Selma during the 60s. This movie succeeded in detailing her experiences with prominent civil rights figures like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Sheyann was named the “Smallest Freedom Fighter” by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. At age eight, Sheyann would sneak out of her house to attend mass meetings. In addition, she presided over the congregation’s collective singing of freedom-themed songs. She was the youngest participant to take part in the first attempted Selma to Montgomery march, known as “Bloody Sunday”. She also participated on the “Turn Around Tuesday March”.

To combat racism and poverty, Sheyann devotes her life to empowering young Americans to develop self-esteem and find meaning. Her commitment to these goals began when she found KEEP Productions, a non-profit Youth Development and Mentoring Program.

Her involvement in the KEEP Productions Youth Development and Mentoring Program was created by Sheyann in 1980.  which is a great motivational tool for her as a change agent. This program has been in existence for thirty-five years. T This program also assists in the development of individual talents as well as to serve as a vehicle to help youth exhibit these talents to improve their self-image and increase their full potential for personal and career growth. She also works with adults ages 19 and up.

Sheyann Webb-Christburg is a keynote speaker, civil rights activist, mentor and youth advocate. She is also the co-author of the nationally recognized book, Selma, Lord, Selma: Girlhood Memories of the Civil Rights Days — which was made into a Disney Movie, and was nominated for Best Television Mini Series by the NAACP Image Awards in 2000.

Born in Selma, Alabama, Sheyann grew up during a time when racial tension, and segregation was prevalent. When she was just 8 years old, she became involved in the historical Civil Rights Movement. In fact, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave her the nickname the “Smallest Freedom Fighter!”

Sheyann would often sneak out of her house to attend mass meetings with the activists and lead the congregation by singing freedom songs. Wanting to contribute more than just attending meetings, she participated in three key historical marches: the initial “Bloody Sunday” march from Selma to Montgomery, the “Turn Around Tuesday March,” and the successful march that followed.

 Sheyann Webb-Christburg: Civil Rights Activist 

Sheyann is widely known for being the youngest civil rights activist to march in Bloody Sunday. Even though she was a young girl at the time, she vividly remembers every detail of it. She recalls being frightened by the hateful things people yelled out at the marchers and the brutality of the police officers. After that she ran home upset from everything she had witnessed, but that didn’t stop her from participating in other future marches.

As Sheyann grew up, she attended a segregated school in Dallas County, Alabama. In junior high, she was among the first Black students to join an all-white school. Sheyann faced physical and verbal abuse, including being pushed down stairs, called bad names, suspended from school, and spat on, and school administrators failed to act.

Because of Sheyann’s many encounters with racism and poverty, she has dedicated her life to assisting youth in America. She helps them build their self-esteem, confidence, overcome adversity, and find real purpose in their lives.

Understanding Sheyann Webb-Christburg’s Influence

Her commitment to these goals began when she found KEEP Productions — a non-profit Youth Development and Mentoring Program. She also specializes in self-esteem workshops, etiquette workshops, and beauty and charm workshops. She also promotes and directs high-quality fashion productions. As an active figure in the media, Sheyann has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Numerous TV networks, including CNN, NBC, and BET, have also featured her. Sheyann has also appeared on numerous TV networks, including CNN, NBC, and BET, and other major radio talk shows.