Congressman Emanuel Cleaver discusses MLK's influence on young people and how his image as an imposing figure came to be. Continue reading
Sasha Reuther recalls Walter Reuther suggesting changes to some of the content in John Lewis' speech to prevent offending important allies. Continue reading
March on Washington activist Walter Fauntroy discusses how thousands of people got to the event and the importance of encouraging local residents to attend political events in DC. Continue reading
Reverend Willie Barrow talks about organizing The March on Washington as a logistical engineer and the role of women as civil rights leaders in the past, present, and future. Continue reading
Congressional representative John Lewis speaks on MLK's 45th anniversary. Continue reading
A university professor shares his academic perspective on Dr. King and his journey to Washington DC. Continue reading
Dorothy Height recalls the civil rights movement and what is has come to mean in modern day… Continue reading
John Watson, talk show host with WILM-1450, emphasizes the March was much more than just being about African American rights.
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John Watson, talk show host at WILM-1450, details his experience at the March and witnessing Dr. King's speech. Continue reading
