Civil rights campaigner, Karen House, holds up "March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom" buttons which were the perfect accessory and all the rage on … Published on August 29, 2013 |
Many of the young female African American particpants visited the beauty shop the night before to make sure their “press and curl” hairstyles laid just … Published on August 29, 2013 |
The 1963 March on Washington was the event of the century and several male participants, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., dressed quite well for … Published on August 29, 2013 |
This young energetic protestor chants and sings proudly in her printed pleated dress as her male companion joins in wearing a sharp top hat. Published on August 29, 2013 |
Actress Lena Horne adjusts her en vogue cat-eye frames during the March on Washington in 1963. Photo: Paul Schutzer/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images Published on August 29, 2013 |
(L-R) Reverend Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III with his daughter, Yolanda Renee King, before the commemorative March on Washington. Published on August 29, 2013 |
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Stone of Hope. Published on August 29, 2013 |
(L-R) Starr Rayford and Louanner Peters before they claim their pieces of history as participants in the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington 2013. Published on August 29, 2013 |
President of the National Action Network Rev. Al Sharpton gave the key note address at the commemorative March on Washington 2013. Published on August 29, 2013 |
U.S. Congressman John Lewis, who spoke at the original March on Washington in 1963 as the leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), gave … Published on August 29, 2013 |
Martin Luther King III measured the progress of the nation after his fathers "I Have a Dream" speech given on August 28, 1963. Published on August 29, 2013 |