Nelson Mandela describes what he learned to survive in prison and how he stayed true to his religion. Continue reading
Andrew Courtney describes his trip to Washington to attend the March on Washington and how it became a turning point in his life. Continue reading
Virginia Richardson discusses how she was able to attend the March and what she remembers from that day. Continue reading
John Murphy discusses the importance of the labor movement at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Continue reading
Herb Gaskins recalls what he did during the March on Washington and explains how the legacy of the March has lived on. Continue reading
Odie Gibbs reflects on how the March on Washington changed her view of other people around the country. Continue reading
Gary Grant traveled to the March on Washington by bus from Newark, New Jersey. He discusses why he came to the March and what it was like to be in the crowd and hear Dr. King speak. Continue reading
On the night of the assassination, members of The Gilbert and Sullivan Players (Philadelphia, PA) gathered at the Plays and Players theater for their performance of "The Gondoliers". Some of us came directly from work, stunned by the horrific news.rnOur director , Bruce Montgomery, was considering whether we should cancel … Continue reading
John Carlos discusses the decades of social inequality that drove him to do the black power salute during the 200-meter dash medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympics. Continue reading
Tommie Smith discusses the motivation behind the Olympic black power salute and what happened to fellow 200-meter dash medal winner Peter Norman after he returned to Australia. Continue reading