August 28th is an incredibly important day to remember - not just for the elections happening today in Florida, Arizona and Oklahoma - but the history of this day that steers us in the direction of unity.
8/28 carries an incredibly important torch towards justice and equality.
8/28 carries an incredibly important torch towards justice and equality.
August 28th 1833:
The United Kingdom officially abolishes Slavery causing a domino effect. This eventually led to American abolition.
The United Kingdom officially abolishes Slavery causing a domino effect. This eventually led to American abolition.
August 28th 1955:
A young boy named Emmett Till was brutally murdered while visiting family down south. His mother wanted him to have an open casket so America would know what their hate had caused.
The death of Emmett Till activated so many to join the fight for equality.
A young boy named Emmett Till was brutally murdered while visiting family down south. His mother wanted him to have an open casket so America would know what their hate had caused.
The death of Emmett Till activated so many to join the fight for equality.
August 28th 1963:
On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Had A Dream” speech at one of the largest public gatherings in American history.
The youngest speaker that day was John Lewis (23) who represents his district in Congress today.
On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Had A Dream” speech at one of the largest public gatherings in American history.
The youngest speaker that day was John Lewis (23) who represents his district in Congress today.
45 years later...
On August 28th 2008:
Barack Obama accepts the DNC nomination for President.
On August 28th 2008:
Barack Obama accepts the DNC nomination for President.
August 28th 2014:
Ferguson, MO still in the midst of protests against police murders found some peace while putting Michael Brown to rest.
At the funeral days prior, Browns cousin said “Show up at the voting booths... let everyone know that we have had enough of all of this.”
Ferguson, MO still in the midst of protests against police murders found some peace while putting Michael Brown to rest.
At the funeral days prior, Browns cousin said “Show up at the voting booths... let everyone know that we have had enough of all of this.”
