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Religious participation in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom exceeded all expectations in 1963. In addition to many banners and signs designating specific religious groups, many churchmen and women marched as Protestants, Catholics and Jews, united in their support of full equality for all American citizens. More than half the signs in the march were those of churches, synagogues and related agencies.

Religious participation in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom exceeded all expectations in 1963. In addition to many banners and signs designating specific …

Published on August 24, 2023

Published on August 24, 2023
Mr. Flowers

Mr. Flowers

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Ms. Davis

Ms. Davis

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Ms. Timms

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Published on August 24, 2023
Mr. Mundy

Mr. Mundy

Published on August 24, 2023
Second Baptist Church’s pastor, the Rev. Ralph Hodge buys fresh produce at the Broad Rock Farmers’ Market that was part of the event. Rounding out the attractions were a bounce house, video game truck, a free CPR class and lunch.

Second Baptist Church’s pastor, the Rev. Ralph Hodge buys fresh produce at the Broad Rock Farmers’ Market that was part of the event. Rounding out …

Published on August 24, 2023
Wayman Hollis and his sons, Wayman Hollis Jr. and Landon Hollis, were in charge of organizing backpacks for the giveaway.

Wayman Hollis and his sons, Wayman Hollis Jr. and Landon Hollis, were in charge of organizing backpacks for the giveaway.

Published on August 24, 2023
Sisters Treasure Woodson, 10, and Trinity Neville, 7, take in Second Baptist Church’s annual back-to-school event with their grandmother, Diana Neville, and 7-month-old cousin, Daelynn Neville on Saturday.

Sisters Treasure Woodson, 10, and Trinity Neville, 7, take in Second Baptist Church’s annual back-to-school event with their grandmother, Diana Neville, and 7-month-old cousin, Daelynn …

Published on August 24, 2023

Published on August 24, 2023

Published on August 24, 2023

Published on August 24, 2023
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, speaks to thousands during his “I Have a Dream” speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in Washington on Aug. 28, 1963.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, speaks to thousands during his “I Have a Dream” speech in front of …

Published on August 24, 2023
Principal Angela Wright of Fairfield Court Elementary School advocated for the extra days and even offered to pick up students whose parents couldn’t walk them to school. Above, Principal Wright greets a returning student on July 24, the opening day of the extended 200-day school year.

Principal Angela Wright of Fairfield Court Elementary School advocated for the extra days and even offered to pick up students whose parents couldn’t walk them …

Published on August 24, 2023
Queen Zakia Shabazz, the founder and director of United Parents Against Lead, is partnering with 1619 Inc., headed by former Richmond Councilman Sa’ad El-Amin., to help prevent high concentrations of lead in vulnerable communities.

Queen Zakia Shabazz, the founder and director of United Parents Against Lead, is partnering with 1619 Inc., headed by former Richmond Councilman Sa’ad El-Amin., to …

Published on August 24, 2023
Glen Lea Elementary School educator Dexter Price credits his wife, Denise, for encouraging him to continue teaching, despite his medical challenges.

Glen Lea Elementary School educator Dexter Price credits his wife, Denise, for encouraging him to continue teaching, despite his medical challenges.

Published on August 17, 2023
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Plunky

Published on August 17, 2023

Published on August 17, 2023
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MAJOR

Published on August 17, 2023