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Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II on how the March changed his life
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver discusses how the March influenced his life. Continue reading
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March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
Lucia Hatch: “We’re all here together, we want the same thing”
Lucia Hatch discusses how she felt about being at the March and what she remembers seeing on August 28, 1963. Continue reading
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
Larry Rubin on the role of labor at the March
Larry Rubin discusses the role of labor at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom held on August 28, 1963 Continue reading
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
Frank Smith: “You gotta fight your way to the table”
Frank Smith discusses the groups of young people that organized the March and the other civil rights protests. Continue reading
United States presidential election, 2008
Emma Barnett on her 2008 election experience
Emma Barnett discusses what her day was like on November 4, 2008 and what the election of the first African American President meant to her. Continue reading
United States presidential election, 2008
90 year old Alabama citizen: “He’s got the whole world in his hands”
Emma R. was 90 years old during the 2008 presidential election. She shares her reaction to the news that Barack Obama won. Continue reading
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Chelle: “It was getting to the point where the refrigerator was constantly empty”
Chelle describes how the economic downturn destroyed her family business and how SNAP benefits kept food on her family's plate during the tough times. Continue reading
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Dawn: “You have to be strong enough to ask for help”
SNAP user Dawn explains what her experience using food stamps was like and how the benefits saved her family from going hungry until she could find work again. Continue reading
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Jessica: “The only benefit I qualified for was food stamps and it was so helpful”
Jessica explains how SNAP helped her and her family get back on their feet after a job loss and a serious medical condition left them without money for food. Continue reading
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Jim: “I hadn’t really had any food and I was hungry”
Food stamp user Jim explains how the economic crash forced him to apply for SNAP and how he feels thankful about receiving life saving aid. Continue reading