Never Stop DreamingJoin thousands of concerned citizens from around the country this weekend as they convene at the Lincoln Memorial to honor the 40th Anniversary of the 1963 March On Washington. The theme of the event is "Return. Repair. Renew."
Friday, Aug. 22, 4 p.m.
Mrs. Coretta Scott King will unveil a memorial inscription of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic "I Have A Dream" speech on Aug. 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial.
Friday, Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Prayer vigil, featuring the Rev. Bernice King, at the Lincoln Memorial.
Friday, Aug. 22, 9 p.m.
Spoken Word on Washington, a non-violent demonstration of open-mike poetry featuring Yolanda King, at the Lincoln Memorial. If you would like to participate, send an e-mail here. Each poet will have five minutes total, and poetry should reflect the "Return, Repair, Renew" theme, the movement for social justice, or the struggle against racism, poverty and militarism.
Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m.
Be part of the DC contingent to the march. Assemble at Lincoln Park, the African-American Civil War Memorial, Dupont Circle, Howard University, or the following Metro stations: Anacostia, Brookland/Catholic University, Eastern Market, Fort Totten, Minnesota Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, Stadium/Armory or Union Station. At 10 a.m., the groups will start out for the Washington Monument.
Saturday, Aug. 23, 11 a.m.
Meet up with the DC feeder marches at the Washington Monument for a rally led by Civil Rights veterans Dr. James Forman, Frank Smith and Lawrence Guyot.
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2 p.m.
Teach-ins, on the grounds of the Lincoln Memorial.
Saturday, Aug. 23, 3 p.m.
Gather at the rally to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the March On Washington at the Lincoln Memorial.
