The March on Washington
On the scorching, summer day of August 28, 1963, thousands of integration-supporters gathered to demonstrate their yearning for equality. Today, we are reminded of the ambition and courage of the people present during this march because its intention was achieved. The current youth assume that because they do not experience similar practices used before the March, for example segregated restrooms or segregated schools, segregation does not occur. Truthfully, the March achieved tremendous accomplishments yet many of the issues fought for during the March on Washington still remain unsettled.
It was recorded that approximately 200,000-300,000 people attended the March on Washington that summer afternoon in Washington D.C. Contrary to assumptions, the attendance of this March ranged in ethnicities. Among the attendees were Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Congressman John Lewis, Whitney Young, Roy Wilkins, and various religious and civic organizations. Amid these influential people, the most memorable speaker was Dr. King who gave his historical speech I Have A Dream. The objective of the March was racial equality, justice, and employment which was strongly emphasized in Dr. King’s speech. The March on Washington is recognized for being the stepping stone for passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Although the March on Washington did lead to a series of fortunate events, racial injustice is still seen in today’s society, although not so obviously. Educational gaps, high unemployment, wealth gaps, and many more issues between ethnicities is still present in our society today. Therefore, are the issues honestly
It was recorded that approximately 200,000-300,000 people attended the March on Washington that summer afternoon in Washington D.C. Contrary to assumptions, the attendance of this March ranged in ethnicities. Among the attendees were Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Congressman John Lewis, Whitney Young, Roy Wilkins, and various religious and civic organizations. Amid these influential people, the most memorable speaker was Dr. King who gave his historical speech I Have A Dream. The objective of the March was racial equality, justice, and employment which was strongly emphasized in Dr. King’s speech. The March on Washington is recognized for being the stepping stone for passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Although the March on Washington did lead to a series of fortunate events, racial injustice is still seen in today’s society, although not so obviously. Educational gaps, high unemployment, wealth gaps, and many more issues between ethnicities is still present in our society today. Therefore, are the issues honestly