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William Allison, 92, came to todays march with the same sign he marched with in 1963? (Washington Post)
Vids at the link: Rev Al, MLK III, Cory Booker, Nancy Pelosi, Mylie Evers Williams, AG Holder, & John Lewis..
http://theobamadiary.com/2013/08/24/the-march-on-washington-the-speeches/
Adding this to the mix..
The top of the Washington Monument and part of a U.S. flag are reflected in the sunglasses of Austin Clinton Brown, 9, of Gainesville, Fla., during the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963; and at right, Claudia Hanes, from Kentucky, takes part in a rally to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 march, at the Lincoln Memorial.
http://theobamadiary.com/2013/08/25/rise-and-shine-592/
There's more..
http://theobamacrat.com/2013/08/24/50-years-and-the-struggle-continues-the-mlk-50th-anniversary-march-on-washington-d-c/
blm
(112,873 posts).
Cha
(295,543 posts)freshwest
(53,661 posts)This is a wonderful piece, Cha, please crosspost it.
Cha
(295,543 posts)I was most definitely thinking of cross-posting.
Adding John Lewis for a then and now perspective, too..
freshwest
(53,661 posts)Cha
(295,543 posts)freshwest
(53,661 posts)TRANSCRIPT: Eric Holder - August 24, 2013
It was an honor to speak at the National Action to Realize the Dream March this morning to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.
Fifty years ago, Dr. King shared his dream with the world and described his vision for a society that offered, and delivered, the promise of equal justice under the law. He assured his fellow citizens that this goal was within reach - so long as they kept faith with one another, and maintained the courage and commitment to work toward it.
And he urged them to do just that. By calling for no more - and no less - than equal justice. By standing up for the civil rights to which everyone is entitled. And by speaking out - in the face of hatred and violence, in defiance of those who sought to turn them back with fire hoses, bullets, and bombs - for the dignity of a promise kept; the honor of a right redeemed; and the pursuit of a sacred truth thats been woven through our history since this countrys earliest days: that all are created equal.
Those who marched on Washington in 1963 had taken a long and difficult road - from Montgomery, to Greensboro, to Birmingham; through Selma and Tuscaloosa. They marched - in spite of animosity, oppression, and brutality - because they believed in the greatness of what this nation could become and despaired of the founding promises not kept. Their focus, at that time, was the sacred and sadly unmet commitments of the American system as it applied to African Americans.
As we gather today, 50 years later, their march - now our march - goes on. And our focus has broadened to include the cause of women, of Latinos, of Asian Americans, of lesbians, of gays, of people with disabilities, and of countless others across this country who still yearn for equality, opportunity, and fair treatment. We recognize that we are forever bound to one another and that we stand united by the work that lies ahead - and by the journey that still stretches before us.
This morning, we affirm that this struggle must, and will, go on in the cause of our nations quest for justice - until every eligible American has the chance to exercise his or her right to vote, unencumbered by discriminatory or unneeded procedures, rules, or practices. It must go on until our criminal justice system can ensure that all are treated equally and fairly in the eyes of the law. And it must go on until every action we take reflects our values and that which is best about us. It must go on until those now living, and generations yet to be born, can be assured the rights and opportunities that have been too long denied to too many.
http://www.whitehouse.gov//blog/2013/08/24/50-years-later-our-march-goes
These words by Holder made me cry again:
And our focus has broadened to include the cause of women, of Latinos, of Asian Americans, of lesbians, of gays, of people with disabilities, and of countless others across this country who still yearn for equality, opportunity, and fair treatment.
He has championed the rights of all groups for years and that's why he has gotten so much flak from the right, etc.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)Cha
(295,543 posts)it's so evocative of how we feel about our relentless struggle for equality.
http://theobamadiary.com/
mahalo, fresh
blaze
(6,248 posts)this breaks my heart
Cha
(295,543 posts)long as there are those who would suppress the vote, because they don't like how they vote.
malaise
(267,458 posts)Thanks
Cha
(295,543 posts)Brigid
(17,621 posts)"I Can't Believe I Have To Protest This Shit All Over Again!"
Iliyah
(25,111 posts)We stand strong as one . . .
Thanks and K & R!
Cha
(295,543 posts)freshwest
(53,661 posts)freshwest
(53,661 posts)shenmue
(38,497 posts)Raises hand
freshwest
(53,661 posts)Cha
(295,543 posts)heartbreaking.. but also heartwarming that so many people are fighting for equality in the 21st freaking Century!
JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)Cha
(295,543 posts)cantbeserious
(13,039 posts)eom
Peacetrain
(22,836 posts)Cha
(295,543 posts)illustrate that the struggle is far from over.
Peacetrain
(22,836 posts)sheshe2
(83,138 posts)http://theobamacrat.com/2013/08/24/50-years-and-the-struggle-continues-the-mlk-50th-anniversary-march-on-washington-d-c/
For All, Cha. Thank you for this magnificent Op~ Beautifully done.
Cha
(295,543 posts)for those pics from the link at "theobamacrat" that I just happen to find by accident this morning when I googled Mr "William Allison".
They're both compelling but the second one is stunning!
Nice site, eh! .. and you're Welcome!
sheshe2
(83,138 posts)It takes your breath away.
Beautiful Cha...
Cha
(295,543 posts)The Rev. Bobby Turner of Columbus, Ohio, places his hand on the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
I just saw this pic on TOD ~
Sabrina Fulton, mother of slain teenager Trayvon Martin, speaks at the podium in front of the Lincoln Memorial
Trayvon's Law
Ending racial profiling;
Repealing stand your ground type laws;
Creating law enforcement accountability through effective police oversight;
Improving training and best practices for community watch groups; and
Mandating law enforcement data collection on homicide cases involving people of color.
http://www.naacp.org/news/entry/naacp-releases-trayvons-law-principles-for-state-legislative-advocacy
http://theobamadiary.com/2013/08/24/a-historic-day-in-images/
sheshe2
(83,138 posts)That made me weep, for Trayvon. Yet it makes me hope. It makes me believe in change.
Thanks Cha
Cha
(295,543 posts)I think the injustice of everything that has happened since that night in Feb is too much for our heads to handle without strong emotion spilling out.
she Justice4Trayvon
Iliyah
(25,111 posts)has Pres O spoken yet?????
August 24, 2013 - 21st Century and here we go again with civil rights all because few don't want us to be equal and by that I mean economically, educationally, socially, spiritually . . .
This ain't about color, creed, . . race . . but about status. Seems the 1%ers want and will try to take it ALL and fuck everyone else.
WCGreen
(45,558 posts)those last lines are etched in the American Psyche forever...
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)JustAnotherGen
(31,631 posts)*sigh*.
Cha
(295,543 posts)I just got over losing it when I saw the second pic in this post of sheshe's.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3528710
bigtree
(85,813 posts)great collection!
Cha
(295,543 posts)It feels good to participate on any level in this historic March On Washington, again!
[font color=blue]Martin Luther King Jr. The Arc of the Moral Universe Is Long, but It Bends Toward Justice[/font]
http://theobamadiary.com/2013/08/24/a-historic-day-in-images/
bigtree
(85,813 posts). . . now, to act!
Btw, I have one of these buttons here with me.
Thanks for posting!
Cha
(295,543 posts)your pin from back then!
Loved this pic from this morning.. You didn't go did you?
h/t bigtree http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023525730
johnnyreb
(915 posts)Cha
(295,543 posts)hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)I have to say your OP brought tears to my eyes.
Cha
(295,543 posts)throughout, justin.
Scuba
(53,475 posts)spooky3
(34,231 posts)Cha
(295,543 posts)WillyT
(72,631 posts)Little Star
(17,055 posts)Cha
(295,543 posts)with everyone free, all are free, with some not free, all are in chains and shackles. That's my take.