Today in Black History: Today marks the 50th anniversary of the historic 1963 March on Washington.
Reflections on the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington from one of our Circle of Hope youth who was part of the video team at the public commemoration on Saturday August 24, 2013:
"This was truly a once in a lifetime experience to not only stand before but also speak with the son of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I was not born during the civil rights movement 50 years ago, but today I had an opportunity to be in the presence of African American men who have paved the way for me to not only dream but achieve greatness one day in my future. MLK III told me "you determine your own success" and to build my life upon a stable foundation; hard work, academic excellence and dedication. " David Merrifield, age 14.
The New York Times
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The Christian Science Monitor
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The Star Ledger
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The Detroit Free Press
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Philly.com
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The Washington Post
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The Chicago Tribune
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The Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Cuyahoga County Board of Elections passes City Councilman Eugene Miller's voter registration case to Secretary of State, board vote ends in tie
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The Los Angeles Times
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U.S. dismisses Jewish students' complaint against UC Berkeley
LAUSD launches drive to give all students iPads
New law gives aspiring teachers an extra year to complete training
USA Today
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Wickham: Subtle racism still has wings
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