From the NAACP  August 28, 2024

Today marks the 61st anniversary of the historic 1963 March on Washington. There, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, calling for an end to racism and the realization of equality and justice for all.

As we reflect on this pivotal moment, here are some powerful films and a series that capture the spirit and the significance of the March on Washington:

While progress has been made in the decades since the march, Dr. King’s vision of a nation where people “will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character” remains unfulfilled. Racism, barriers to voting, and systemic racial inequities continue to persist in our society today.

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“Freedom’s Ring serves as an innovative and thought-provoking resource for teachers, students, and the larger community. Evan Bissell, a Bay Area artist and educator, and webdesigner Erik Loyer worked with King Institute’s Dr. Andrea McEvoy Spero,  Dr. Clayborne Carson and Regina Covington to create an engaging experience that documents one of the most famous events in Civil Rights history. Freedom’s Ring compliments the King Legacy Series by Beacon Press and the corresponding curriculum guide.”