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The March on Washington
Jonathan Prinz on His Memories of the March

  By Witnify • September 13, 2013 Uncategorized
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Jonathan Prinz, son of Rabbi Joachim Prinz, shares his memories of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom held on August 28, 1963.
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Tagged   Civil Rights, Politics and History, Protest, The March on Washington
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The March on Washington
‘We Had a Right to Demand Equal Treatment’

  By Witnify • September 11, 2013 Uncategorized
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Joyce Ladner discusses her background in civil rights and how her ancestor's thoughts on equality led to her activism. Continue reading

Tagged   Best of the March on Washington, Civil Rights, Politics and History, Protest, The March on Washington
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Bayard Rustin
Joyce Ladner: ‘Bayard Rustin Was an Extraordinary Teacher’

  By Witnify • September 11, 2013 Uncategorized
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Joyce Ladner recalls what it was like to work with March on Washington organizer Bayard Rustin. Continue reading

Tagged   1960s, Bayard Rustin, Best of the March on Washington, Civil Rights, LGBTQ, Politics and History, Protest, The March on Washington
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Boston Busing Crisis
Couple on Being Against the Boston Busing Crisis

  By Witnify • September 10, 2013 Uncategorized
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A Boston man is interviewed by his niece about his experiences being bused into Roxbury. Continue reading

Tagged   1970s, Boston Busing Crisis, Civil Rights, Education, Legislation, Politics and History, Protest
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The March on Washington
‘A Powerful Expression for King to Reach Back Into the Past’

  By Witnify • September 9, 2013 Uncategorized
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Caroline Cunningham, president of the Trust for the National Mall, discusses how MLK and Jefferson are suited to have a "conversation" there on the mall.
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Tagged   Caroline Cunningham, Civil Rights, Politics and History, Protest, The March on Washington
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The March on Washington
Caroline Cunningham on the Mall as a National Stage

  By Witnify • September 9, 2013 Uncategorized
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Caroline Cunningham, president of the Trust for the National Mall, discusses how the Mall is a place for movements to capture national attention. Continue reading

Tagged   Caroline Cunningham, Civil Rights, Politics and History, Protest, The March on Washington
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Attica Prison Riot
Attica Prisoner: ‘I Saw My Friend Beating an Officer’

  By Witnify • September 5, 2013 Uncategorized
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Attica prisoner Alfred Mancuso describes the prison, the conditions that made it a powder keg, and the riot itself. Continue reading

Tagged   1970s, Attica Prison Riot, Crime, Justice, police, Politics and History, Protest
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Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow: ‘This Is Your Instruction Manual’

  By Witnify • September 3, 2013 Uncategorized
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Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary, explains how the March on Washington is an instruction manual for activism today. Continue reading

Tagged   Civil Rights, Peter Yarrow, Politics and History, Protest, The March on Washington
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Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow: The Role of Young People At the March

  By Witnify • September 3, 2013 Uncategorized
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Peter Yarrow discusses the role of young people at the March and how they came together to organize the infamous event. Continue reading

Tagged   Civil Rights, Peter Yarrow, Politics and History, Protest, The March on Washington
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Clarence Jones
Clarence Jones on the Influence of the Audience on MLK

  By Witnify • September 3, 2013 Uncategorized
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Clarence Jones talks about how the size of the audience influenced MLK's delivery of the 'I Have a Dream' speech. Continue reading

Tagged   1960s, Best of the March on Washington, Civil Rights, Clarence Jones, Martin Luther King Jr., Politics and History, Protest, The March on Washington
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