By Michelle Jackson, Fairwood Community Executive Committee
On August 24, 1963, thousands of people marched on Washington, DC, to call for civil rights, jobs, economic opportunity, voting rights, and equality for all. The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom led to the passage of some of the most important pieces of legislation of the 20th century.
This year marks 50 years since the March on Washington. On Saturday, August 24, a number of Fairwood Residents will join the NAACP, the National Action Network, and others to commemorate the anniversary of the March. The focus of the National Action to Realize the Dream March will be on workers’ rights, gun violence, immigration, and other critical issues affecting our nation.
We will LEAVE the Sycamore Club at 6:30 a.m.m on Saturday, August 24th and car pool to the New Carrolton Metro Station. We will take the Orange Line to Foggy Bottom-GWU, and walk to the Lincoln Memorial, where the program will begin at 8 a.m.
Yes it's early, but think of all of the sacrifices that were made for us!
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