Let Freedom Ring Today at 3 PM

Posted on August 28, 2013 at 11:00 am

Today three Presidents and thousands of people will gather on the National Mall in front of the Lincoln Memorial to observe the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and the historic “I Have a Dream” speech by the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  All week, there have been events celebrating the anniversary, how much has been accomplished, and making a commitment to carrying the dream of justice and equality forward.

Every family should watch “Boycott,” with Jeffrey Wright as Dr. King, and the stirring documentary “Eyes on the Prize.”  Then talk about what your dream of a better world is and how you can help it come about.

Let Freedom Ring Guidelines  Take a look at the guidelines for the original March participants 50 years ago.

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