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50th Anniversary March on Washington Commemoration
August 17, 2013 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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1963-2013 IT’S STILL ABOUT JOBS AND EQUALITY!
THE SEATTLE COMMEMORATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON
On August 28th 1963,Civil Rights were written into the History Books of
America….. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a Dream” speech
highlighted what was the defining event that took place advocating for
equal job opportunities for all and opening the door for freedom to reign
in the hearts of all humankind — the 1963 March on Washington!
The CBTU (Coalition of Black Trade Unionists); Puget Sound and Pierce
County Chapters will sponsor the march for jobs, equality, and freedom in
commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington.
Saturday August 17th 2013 – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
March begins at 23rd Ave. and E. Union St. · 10:00 AM*
Rally, Community Celebration, and Cook Out · 12:00 PM
MLK Memorial Park, 2200 Martin Luther King Way S., Seattle