Today marks the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington, known for the landmark I Have A Dream speech by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As we commemorate this event, many are asking: how far have we come?
In April, the Stowe Center hosted Victoria Christgau and Deacon Arthur L. Miller for the Salon Have We Overcome?, reflecting on our nation's progress towards civil rights and equality. Be sure to read the Salon transcript and takeaway sheet posted HERE.
Below are interviews and reflections about our progress towards equality over the past 50 years, as well as a Stowe Center takeaway with resources about the March and how you can take action on this anniversary. After watching these videos and exploring these resources, consider: how far have we come? What must be done to ensure equality and civil rights for all? What will you do to support these issues and combat injustice? We hope you will share your responses in the "Comments" section below.
Below are interviews and reflections about our progress towards equality over the past 50 years, as well as a Stowe Center takeaway with resources about the March and how you can take action on this anniversary. After watching these videos and exploring these resources, consider: how far have we come? What must be done to ensure equality and civil rights for all? What will you do to support these issues and combat injustice? We hope you will share your responses in the "Comments" section below.
Before the March and his I Have A Dream Speech, Dr. King interviewed with skeptical panelists on NBC's Meet the Press.
CNN interviewed Maya Wiley, Founder and President of the Center for Social Conclusion, about race in America. You may remember that Wiley led the October 2012 Transforming Hartford: The Call to Action Continues program at the Legislative Office Building presented by the Stowe Center, Congressman John B. Larson, the City of Hartford, Voices of Women of Color and the Connecticut Commission on Health Equity.
President Barack Obama on our nation's progress since the March and the work that must still be done: "we've made enormous strides," but still have a ways to go.
This video, about the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech, is part of the Smithsonian’s Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863 and
the March on Washington, 1963 exhibit.
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