The California African American Museum (CAAM) celebrates the historical event with an exhibition featuring loaned items as well as artifacts and other ephemera from CAAM’s History Collection in tribute to the thousands of “foot soldiers” who made a tangible difference in the lives of future generations and impacted our society for the better. It is estimated that 250,000 men and women, black and white, young and old, traveled significant distances to converge on the Washington Monument Mall, and raise their voices in unity to demand jobs, freedom, and equality for all Americans. The August 28, 1963, March on Washington became a watershed moment in the struggle for Civil Rights. This exhibition lasts until February 23, 2014. Visit their website for more information: http://www.caamuseum.org/web_pages/current_exhibitions_march_washington.htm.
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Film Screening: Montgomery to Memphis
In an effort to promote our 2013-2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Essay & Art Contest, Shirley Sterling has set up a screening of “King: A Filmed record, Montgomery to Memphis.” The film will run Thursday, November 7th, 2013 at the Pasadena Public Library. Download the flyer by clicking on this link: MLK Film Flyer. Spread the word and bring your friends and family. Hope to see you there!