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The March on Washington
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II: ‘He’s Bigger Than Life’

  By Witnify • August 19, 2013 Uncategorized
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Congressman Emanuel Cleaver discusses MLK's influence on young people and how his image as an imposing figure came to be. Continue reading

Tagged   Civil Rights, Emanuel Cleaver, Politics and History, Protest, The March on Washington
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Sasha Reuther on Walter Reuther’s Role in Changing John Lewis’ Speech

  By Witnify • August 11, 2013 Uncategorized
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Sasha Reuther recalls Walter Reuther suggesting changes to some of the content in John Lewis' speech to prevent offending important allies. Continue reading

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Walter Fauntroy on the Success of the March

  By Witnify • July 2, 2013 Uncategorized
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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

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Reverend Willie Barrow: The Women Behind the March

  By Witnify • July 1, 2013 Uncategorized
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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

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The March on Washington
Rep. John Lewis On the 45th Anniversary

  By Admin • April 8, 2013 Uncategorized
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Congressional representative John Lewis speaks on MLK's 45th anniversary. Continue reading

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A Professor Shares His Thoughts on the March

  By Admin • April 8, 2013 Uncategorized
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A university professor shares his academic perspective on Dr. King and his journey to Washington DC. Continue reading

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Dorothy Height: The Civil Rights Movement Today

  By Admin • April 7, 2013 Uncategorized
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Dorothy Height recalls the civil rights movement and what is has come to mean in modern day… Continue reading

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John Watson – Remembering the March: Part Two

  By tattookallen • February 7, 2013 Uncategorized
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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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Tagged   Civil Rights, John Watson, Politics and History, Protest, The March on Washington
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The March on Washington
John Watson – Remembering the March: Part One

  By tattookallen • February 7, 2013 Uncategorized
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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

Tagged   Civil Rights, John Watson, Politics and History, Protest, The March on Washington
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