The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

By Edman111

  • Grassroots and Local Start

    The emergence of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom can be traced back to the 1950's throughout many states in the South. Many civil rights activists were involved from the beginning or joined on quickly after.

  • The Rise of Civil Rights Organizations

    Martin Luker King Jr. and many other activist leaders became an important role in the emergence of this movement from a small stage to a large scale, national movement. These southern states were addressing voter rights, school segregation, and racism.

  • Albany Movement

    Georgia led activists produced the Albany Movement which supported organizations protesting about segregation in schools.

  • Birmingham Campaign

    The Birmingham Campaign produced a political movement in support of civil rights. These movements were instructed to be nonviolent, even in the face of opposing physical harms.

  • March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

    The final event being the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom saw 250,000 individuals protesting for changes. These people were protesting along side political leaders and activists for better means of living.

  • Todays Impact

    The March on Washington played a very important role in cultivating the way many people are able to live today. Civil rights and political policies were introduced that support and protect many people presently. This movement showed that changes can occur, even with a peaceful protest.