March On Washington: 1963 to Today (THREAD)
In 1963, civil rights organizations, labor unions, and religious groups marched to protest segregation, inequality, and economic injustice. Many of the issues that motivated the marchers still resonate today on.natgeo.com/2YJgtxU
In 1963, civil rights organizations, labor unions, and religious groups marched to protest segregation, inequality, and economic injustice. Many of the issues that motivated the marchers still resonate today on.natgeo.com/2YJgtxU
Follow along as we commemorate the historic event and share updates from storytellers in the field in Washington, D.C.
In 1963, James Blair documented the civil rights march on the National Mall—in color, unlike most civil rights photography on.natgeo.com/2YJgtxU
Martin Luther King, Jr., raises his arm toward the end of his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington. "Everybody there felt the power of the moment," says Blair on.natgeo.com/2YJgtxU
The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was one of the largest protest marches in United States history. Today the @NMAAHC is taking over our Instagram account to share rare and iconic images of the event from the museum's collection instagram.com/p/CEZih13DBO3/
The conflicts of 2020 aren’t just a repeat of past troubles; they’re a new development in the American fight for racial equality on.natgeo.com/2Qwd94x
"There needs to be immediate attention to stop the killing of Black males and suffering of mothers" on.natgeo.com/32Aaywc
In 1963, a young John Lewis addressed the crowd at the #MarchOnWashington, ending his speech with these words:
“But we will march with the spirit of love and with the spirit of dignity that we have shown here today.” on.natgeo.com/3b5Ys1z
“But we will march with the spirit of love and with the spirit of dignity that we have shown here today.” on.natgeo.com/3b5Ys1z
Co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Alicia Garza talks about this historic moment and what needs to happen next on.natgeo.com/2YLTsue
“I wanted to be where Martin Luther King marched,” says Xavier Warner, who traveled from Portland, Oregon.
Photo by Stephanie Mei-Ling @mei_ling
Photo by Stephanie Mei-Ling @mei_ling
The marchers in 1963 supported a range of issues that still resonate today, including a higher minimum wage and voting rights. #MarchOnWashington2020 on.natgeo.com/2YJgtxU
On the evening of August 27, everything was in place for the #CommitmentMarch, including socially distanced chairs for the participants
Photo by Joshua Rashaad McFadden @joshua_rashaad
Photo by Joshua Rashaad McFadden @joshua_rashaad
Marchers gathered at the Lincoln Memorial and across the National Mall on the 57th anniversary of the #MarchOnWashington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963
Video by Asha Stuart
Video by Asha Stuart
Three young women from Washington, D.C. pose in front of the Lincoln Memorial. "We're out here because we're tired of injustice, and we're here to make a difference for future generations."
Photo by Stephanie Mei-Ling @mei_ling
Photo by Stephanie Mei-Ling @mei_ling
