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The March on Washington: Past, Present and Future

The March on Washington: Past, Present and Future

It has been 50 years since more than 250,000 civil rights supporters from across the country converged on the nation's capital to march peacefully against racial discrimination and political oppression. In light of the March on Washington's anniversary, The Takeaway reflects on one of the seminal moments in the civil rights movement. Those who attended the march share their memories of the day and their vision for the future of the movement. We also talk to activists in other marginalized communities as they forge their own movement. Together, we look to see the March's legacy—and its past, present and future.