Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton talks about the different struggles African Americans faced that led to the March on Washington. Continue reading
Clayborne Carson, the director of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Research Center at Stanford, describes the lack of African American power at the time and role the March has had on his life. Continue reading
Janice Ferebee describes her father's experiences of the March as a proud union member. Continue reading
Janice Ferebee's father attended the March with other members of his union. She remembers helping him get ready and the message he gave her about the March. Continue reading
Clarence Jones, who helped write the "I Have a Dream" speech, discusses the majesty of Martin Luther King Jr.'s voice. Continue reading
Diane McDougall attended with her father as a young girl and recalls her memories of the March.
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Larry Rubin, a member of SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee), describes Bayard Rustin’s influence on the March on Washington. Continue reading
Courtland Cox, founding member of SNCC, talks about the impact of speech and the perseverance of Dr. King's message. Continue reading
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary, sings Blowin' in the Wind, a song he performed at the March. Continue reading
Dr. Carson discusses how John Lewis' speech resonated with him at the March. Continue reading