"60 Years Later: Rekindling the Energy of the March on Washington for Civil Rights"

Leaders and activists gathered in Washington, D.C., to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, seeking to harness the energy of the original movement for civil rights. While progress has been made since the historic march, recent setbacks in voting rights, affirmative action, and abortion rights have highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by marginalized communities. Organizers aim to emphasize the need for legislative action to address economic disparities and systemic racism, as they believe the survival of American democracy depends on it.