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Washington Redskins team name has racist origins
Should the Washington Redskins change their name? New evidence of its origin may change your mind.
What Am I Supposed to Do with the 50 Year Anniversary of the March on Washington?
At the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, I joined my fellow youth activists, the BYP100 and the Dream Defenders, along with a slew of other activists from around the country in order to activate our collective spirit and vitality against the injustices that continue to be waged against marginalized communities. Coming on the […]
Lessons From Bayard: A Radically Inclusive and Intentionally Intersectional Youth Movement Stirring in the Shadows of the March on Washington
As young millennials construct a path to travel into a radical space of direct action and youth led social change, it is imperative that we critique and learn from many of the mistakes that were so blatant in our 1960’s civil rights movement and with the 1963 March on Washington. Bayard Rustin –being the visionary […]
Thousands Expected at 50th Anniversary of March of Washington
Today commemorates the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.The historical civil rights demonstration, led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is hailed as the most successful peaceful protest in American history.
Tens of Thousands Gather in D.C. for 50th Anniversary March on Washington
On Saturday thousands marched to the Martin Luther King memorial and down the National Mall to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington.
Join BYP100 at the 50th Anniversary March on Washington
BYP100 plans to be a major presence at this weekend’s 50th Anniversary March on Washington celebration. CLICK THE ABOVE FLIER for a list of events that we’re hosting and/or attending. We’ll see you there!
Why I Will Not Be Marching to Commemorate the 1963 March on Washington
Nearly 50 years ago, over 250,000 Americans gathered on the National Mall to demand jobs and freedom. 1963 was a tumultuous year in American history; the assassination of Medgar Evers and Bloody Sunday was still fresh in the minds of many who came to Washington, D.C. to demand justice from our Nation’s leaders. As […]
Some Black Clergy Reportedly Uncomfortable w/ LGBT Movement Sharing Mantle at March on Washington
According to the Washington Post, there are reports that some members of the black clergy are at odds about the large LGBT presence at this weekend’s celebration:
The Power That Youth Hold: A Toolkit and the March on Washington
I am encouraged by the vigor and fresh activism of my generation (Read: BYP100 and Dream Defenders). It causes me to see a light at the end of what has been a very dark tunnel. However, if there is in fact a light at the end of the tunnel, are we prepared to run? […]
President Obama Will Speak at March on Washington Anniversary Ceremony
President Obama is slated to speak at the upcoming ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.
Revival of “A Raisin in the Sun” Stars Denzel Washington and Diahann Carroll
A revival of the classic play “A Raisin in the Sun” will star Denzel Washington, Diahann Carroll, Sophie Okenedo, and Anika Noni Rose.
Kerry Washington is First Black Actress since 1995 to Earn Lead Actress Drama Nod at Primetime Emmys
Kerry Washington is the first black actress since Cicely Tyson in 1995 to receive a Lead Actress in a Drama nomination at the Primetime Emmy Awards. Washington received the nod for her role as Olivia Pope on ABC’s runaway hit Scandal.