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historycivil-rights-movement2 years ago

Reflections on Change: MLK's Speechwriter and the March on Washington

Clarence B. Jones, who helped Martin Luther King Jr. write his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, reflects on the process of drafting the speech and the impact it had. Jones discusses the progress made in racial relations since then, acknowledging that progress is not always linear but believes that significant strides have been made. As the 60th anniversary of the speech approaches, Jones feels a sense of responsibility to continue the work of civil rights activists and carry on their legacy.

historycivil-rights-movement2 years ago

"March on Washington: Reflections, Photos, and the Legacy of Change"

A collection of archival photos from the March on Washington in 1963, a historic civil rights demonstration that brought together over 200,000 multiracial supporters to demand equal employment opportunities and civil freedoms for Black people and marginalized communities. The photos capture iconic moments, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, and showcase the unity and solidarity of the participants during a time of racial division in the United States.