"Reflecting on the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington: CBS News Coverage, Nationwide Gatherings, and John Lewis' Impact"
CBS News commemorates the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington with a special episode of BET's "America In Black" series, featuring interviews and archival footage. The March on Washington, held on August 28, 1963, was a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, with over 250,000 people marching for equal rights. The event included Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech and played a significant role in the passage of the Civil Rights Act. The 60th anniversary is being observed with various events, including an assembly at the Lincoln Memorial and a meeting between Martin Luther King III and President Biden. CBS will also air a half-hour special on BET, BET HER, BET+, and Paramount+ to reflect on the march's legacy.