THE MARCH THAT MADE HISTORY.

WASHINGTON, D.C., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1963 IT WAS AN AUDACIOUS PLAN: On August 28, 1963, a coalition of civil rights, labor and student groups would stage a massive demonstration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Marching together to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the crowd would demand civil rights legislation, school desegregation and protections for workers. -> Rutha Mae Harris, 82 Now: Singer and actress Then: Member of the SNCC Freedom Singers I had been studying music, but I decided to pause my education to join the SNCC Freedom Singers, who traveled and performed to fundraise on behalf of the SNCC. -> Rita Moreno, 91 Now: Actress, singer and dancer Then: Member of the "celebrity delegation" to the march On Dr. King's behalf, Harry Belafonte invited many of us to attend. [Extracted from the article]