March on Washington
Crowds recall the faith that animated MLK’s unfinished dream
By Lauren Markoe and Adelle M. Banks — August 28, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) "We can never forget as we celebrate, as we remember ... that it was that faith and the spirit of God itself that fueled, that infused the movement that led to great change and transformation," said the Rev. Bernice King.
Quiz: How well do you know Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech?
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — August 27, 2013
Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Can you spot some of the biblical and historical references in King's speech?
Video: ‘Realize the Dream’ march moves the faithful
By Adelle M. Banks — August 27, 2013
(RNS) Tens of thousands of people gathered on the National Mall on Aug. 24, 2013 to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. Religion News Service interviewed people of faith at the commemoration about what it meant to them.
COMMENTARY: Change is still going to come
By Joseph Lowery — August 26, 2013
(RNS) We've marched too long, prayed too hard, wept too bitterly, bled too profusely and died too young to let anybody turn back the clock on our journey to justice.
ANALYSIS: Celebrations of ‘I Have a Dream’ speech obscure its critique
By Yonat Shimron and Adelle M. Banks — August 23, 2013
(RNS) On the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, scholars say it would be a mistake to celebrate King’s “I Have a Dream” speech without also acknowledging its profound criticism of American values.
Memories of the March: 10 voices recall 1963 March on Washington
By Adelle M. Banks and Corrie Mitchell — August 22, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Religion News Service asked participants in the 1963 March on Washington to reflect on their lasting memories of the event, whether the Rev. Martin Luther King's dream has been achieved and how the 1963 march shaped their faith.
Churches raised funds, encouraged crowds at ’63 march
By Deborah Barfield Berry — August 22, 2013
(RNS) Through passionate pulpit sermons, religious leaders helped bring busloads to Washington. Fifty years later, organizers are again turning to churches to help mark the anniversary of the march.
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