Monday marks the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. An estimated 250,000 attended that day in 1963 to watch Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. deliver his iconic “I Have A Dream” speech at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
On Saturday, tens of thousands from all over the country. came to the same place for a “continuation, not a commemoration’ which organizers made very clear. It was not a day of celebration but rather an opportunity to express concerns and reiterate demands.
Martin Luther King III, son of King, said, “I’m very concerned about the direction our country is going in…instead of moving forward, it feels as if we are moving backward.”
County Executive Marc Elrich was one of those in attendance at the March in 1963. He reflected on his experience that day and how much work still needs to be done before Dr. King’s dream can be fulfilled.
Right now people are preparing to honor the 60th anniversary of the #MarchOnWashington #MOW60
I'd like to share my thoughts about participating in the march in 1963 and why we still have a ways to go to fulfill Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream.https://t.co/J0N5k5eAk5— County Exec Marc Elrich (@MontCoExec) August 26, 2023
