"On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 Americans gathered in Washington, D.C., for a political rally known as the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Organized by a number of civil rights and religious groups, the event was designed to shed light on the political and social challenges African Americans continued to face across the country. The march, which became a key moment in the growing struggle for civil rights in the United States, culminated in Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech, a spirited call for racial justice and equality." (history.com)
Your task today is to consider the progress (or lack thereof) that has occurred between that day in 1963 and today. Please browse through a few of the links below. Take some time to read some articles or look at some of the sites. Some reflect back on the events of 1963 and others provide information about today. After you have explored several sources, write a blog post about your findings. What was interesting? What are you struck by? What's your opinion about the issues that are raised? What is the state of MLK's "dream" today in 2013?
When finished with your post, explore what your classmates have said on their blogs. Comment on at least 2 others.
50 Years After: Economic Gap Persists
Witnesses to History
Civil Rights Battles in Black and White
The Legacy-Let the Rolex commercial run and then watch the 7:00 video. Also scroll down to see what else is there.
Race in America, 50 Years After the Dream
Stats and Polling on Race in America\
10 Signposts on America's Race Journey
The Voting Rights Act: 50 Years Later
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