March On Washington

Thousands Mark 60th Anniversary Of March On Washington On National Mall

The gathering Saturday was a precursor to the actual anniversary of the Aug. 28, 1963 March on Washington.
By Aaron Morrison, AP

Nationwide Marches Aim To Push Senate Democrats Forward On Voting Rights

Activists will stage voting rights rallies in major cities across the country on Saturday, the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington.
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Young People At The March On Washington Pledge To Keep Fighting

Yolanda Renee King, the 12-year-old granddaughter of Martin Luther King Jr., told the crowd that her generation would be the one to fulfill her grandfather’s dream.
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Thousands March For Racial Justice And Police Reform In Washington

The event marks the 57th anniversary of the original March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and continues a momentous summer of anti-racism protests.
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NAACP Plans Virtual March On Washington To Press For Police Accountability

The Aug. 28 event will mark the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech at the 1963 March on Washington.
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LGBTQ Rights Icon Bayard Rustin Granted Posthumous Pardon In California

Rustin, who co-organized the March on Washington in 1963, was jailed for having gay sex nearly 70 years ago.
By Don Thompson, AP

These Are The Biggest Marches In U.S. History

On the eve of the "March for Our Lives," here's a look at other moments when Americans spoke out en masse.
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Teen Survivors Of Florida Shooting To March On Washington For Gun Law Reform

"This is about us begging for our lives,” said Cameron Kasky, a junior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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How Politics Kept Bayard Rustin From Being A Face Of The Civil Rights Movement

Pacifist Bayard Rustin was behind the scenes of some of the biggest moments of the civil rights movement.
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Why One Congressional Primary Has Democrats Excited For 2018

Party stars like Khizr Khan and Wendy Davis are already getting involved.
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