Tag Archives: 1963 March on Washington

Celebrating 50th Anniversary March on Washington

Posted on August 24, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

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Saturday Open Thread | The March on Washington for Justice and Jobs in 1963-50th Anniversary

Posted on August 24, 2013 by rikyrah
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Friday Open Thread | 1963 March on Washington Heroes: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on August 23, 2013 by rikyrah

This week is the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Justice and Jobs. Let’s look back at some of the heroes of the March. Today’s Hero is the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I believe most … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | 1963 March on Washington Heroes: Whitney Young & Roy Wilkins

Posted on August 22, 2013 by rikyrah

This week is the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Justice and Jobs. Let’s look back at some of the heroes of the March. Today’s Heroes are Whitney Young & Roy Wilkins   Whitney Moore Young Jr. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | 1963 March on Washington Heroes: John Lewis

Posted on August 21, 2013 by rikyrah

This week is the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Justice and Jobs. Let’s look back at some of the heroes of the March. Today’s Hero is John Lewis.   John Robert Lewis (born February 21, 1940) … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | 1963 March on Washington Heroes: Asa Philip Randolph

Posted on August 20, 2013 by rikyrah

This week is the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Justice and Jobs. Let’s look back at some of the heroes of the March.   Today’s hero is Asa Philip Randolph.   Asa[1] Philip Randolph (April 15, … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | 1963 March on Washington Heroes: Bayard Rustin

Posted on August 19, 2013 by rikyrah

This week is the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Justice and Jobs. Let’s look back at some of the heroes of the March. Today’s Hero is Bayard Rustin.   Bayard Rustin (/ˈbaɪərd/; March 17, 1912 – … Continue reading →

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