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Scenes from the 50th anniversary of MLK's 1963 March on Washington

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/24/2013 - 20:25

I don't know the total turnout, but crowds stretched from the doubly fenced-off area near the Lincoln Memorial well past 17th st. The DC Statehood march alone was larger than most actions here in DC on any issue.

DC Mayor Gray spoke at the DC statehood rally at the DC War Memorial, avoiding issues of economic equality within the city. Shortly therafter, DC Councilmember Phil Mendelson spoke about the living wage bill (LRAA) as part of continuing what Martin Luther King fought for.

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Race/Racism

Photos from the 50th anniverary of MLK's March on Washington

Submitted by Luke on Sat, 08/24/2013 - 20:00
Civil Rights/Equal Rights

Scenes from the 50th anniversary of MLK's 1963 March on Washington

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 08/23/2013 - 20:00

I don't know the total turnout, but crowds stretched from the doubly fenced-off area near the Lincoln Memorial well past 17th st. The DC Statehood march alone was larger than most actions here in DC on any issue.

DC Mayor Gray spoke at the DC statehood rally at the DC War Memorial, avoiding issues of economic equality within the city. Shortly therafter, DC Councilmember Phil Mendelson spoke about the living wage bill (LRAA) as part of continuing what Martin Luther King fought for.

Civil Rights/Equal Rights
Race/Racism

Trayvon Martin remembrances/ Zimmerman protests

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 07/17/2013 - 19:33

From the evening of July 13 though the following Monday, July 15th, protests and direct action took place throughout the US against the acquital of racist vigiliante George Zimmerman for the murder of Trayvon Martin.

More on the massive July 14 evening march in DC

Race/Racism

Massive march protests Zimmerman acquittal second day in a row

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 07/17/2013 - 17:29

On the 14th of July, less than 24 hours after the acquttal of racist vigiliante George Zimmerman, the second protest in that same period marched from Malcolm X Park to join a rally at Howard University.

Video on Liveleak

RELATED 7-14 night, Oakland, CA:Protesters burn flags, smash windows in reponse to verdict

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