Thousands of people have gathered in Downtown Detroit for the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Walk. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist speaks at Detroit Freedom Walk American Black Journal Clip | Walk to Freedom 50th Anniversary
NAACP presents "The June Jubilee: A Celebration of Freedom" The June Jubilee: A Celebration of Freedom will take place June 22 – June 25! Details were announced at Central United A crowd of 125,000 walked with King down Woodward Avenue to Detroit's convention center, where he delivered the speech in an event called The Walk to Freedom.
"Detroit was not a black town then. Blacks were not in control. Yet, here was an opportunity to express oneself. [The march] was On the next American Black Journal, our "Black Church in Detroit" series examines the state of civil rights in this country 60 years
Hundreds of Detroiters gathered Saturday for the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Freedom March in Detroit. Sixty years ago, on June 23, 1963, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was in Detroit when many first heard the words, "I Have a Detroit's walk to freedom
Air Date: 6/23/13. Stephen is joined at the desk by local Detroiter Edith Lee Payne, a participant of the 1963 Walk to Freedom in On June 23, 1963, more than 125,000 people marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. down Woodward Avenue in Detroit in an effort to promote
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The Detroit Walk To Freedom was a mass march during the Civil Rights Movement that took place on June 23, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit's Walk to Freedom
The 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom The Detroit Walk to Freedom was a pivotal 1963 march for racial justice organized by civil rights leaders. The march drew a record-breaking crowd.
Today on Black In History, we remember June 23, 1963. More than one hundred thousand people marched in Detroit's Walk to Elizabeth James' office is organized chaos. It's decorated with trinkets, collectibles, and a sea of pictures strategically placed on Detroit Walk to Freedom: A March for Justice
On a summer day on June 23, 1963, more than 125000 people marched down Detroit's Woodward Avenue in what would later be The 60th anniversary of the Detroit Walk to Freedom | ABJ Full Episode 50th Anniversary of the Detroit Walk to Freedom
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In the sweltering heat of a vibrant Detroit summer, on June 23, 1963, a remarkable moment in American civil rights history A group of Detroiters commemorated the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Detroit Walk to Freedom in a special way Detroit religious leaders discuss the Black Church's continuing role in the Civil Rights Movement
60th commemorative Freedom Walk strolls down Woodward Avenue in Detroit Detroit historian Jamon Jordan discusses the importance of the Freedom Walk.
On June 22, thousands marched down Detroit's Woodward Avenue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a speech Dr. Martin NAACP previews Freedom Walk happening through Downtown Detroit Martin Luther King Day at The Wright, Detroit's Walk to Freedom 60th anniversary | ABJ Preview
The 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom was a major milestone in the civil rights movement. Organized by prominent religious and civil American Black Journal is teaming up with BridgeDetroit for a virtual town hall commemorating the 60th anniversary of two historic
Thousands take part in Freedom Walk The Walk to Freedom was a mass march during the Civil Rights Movement on Jin Detroit, Michigan. It drew crowds of an estimated 125,000 or more and Detroit walk to freedom
This week, host Stephen Henderson gets an update about what's ahead for the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American The NAACP previewed the Detroit Freedom Walk, which will happen Saturday along Woodward Ave., in honor of the 60th A Student at the 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom
A participant in the 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom remembers the historic event on the 50th anniversary. Next time on "American Black Journal," host Stephen Henderson gets an update about what's on tap for the Charles H. Wright
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Saturday marks the 60th anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's iconic "I Have A Dream" speech, which was first done in the The purpose was to speak out against segregation, raise awareness of employment and housing discrimination, and obtain financial support for On June 23, 1963, an estimated 125,000 people marched down Detroit's Woodward Avenue carrying placards and singing "We Shall Overcome." National and state
Two members from Alpha Kappa Alpha joined us to talk about the Detroit Freedom Walk and why it was important for them to be Lt. Gov Garlin Gilchrist speaks while he walked down Woodward Ave. for the Detroit Freedom Walk.
Air Date: 8/25/13 On this edition of American Black Journal: The nation commemorates the 50th anniversary of the famous march Woman remembers Detroit's 1963 March to Freedom 60 years later Thousands gather for Freedom Walk
On June 25, 2023, NAACP leaders joined the Detroit, MI community and special guests for Detroit Branch NAACP's 60th The Detroit Branch NAACP is preparing for an exciting weekend of Black empowerment and celebration with its June Jubilee Rev. Dr. Wendell speaks on June Jubilee honoring 60th anniversary of MLK walk in Detroit
Metro Detroiters give first-person accounts on Walk to Freedom during 60th anniversary The 60th commemorative Freedom Walk took place Saturday in Detroit.
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As the nation commemorates the 60th anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a pivotal event in Ron Scott on the June 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom and the days leading up to the event. We found out about the march and
MLK Day at The Wright Museum, 60th anniversary of Detroit's 1963 Walk to Freedom | Full Episode Sen. Geiss' floor statement about the anniversary of the Detroit Walk to Freedom on June 23, 1963. King to Detroit in 1963 to lead the Great March to Freedom, organized by the Detroit Council for Human Rights. The Council was led by Reverend
Thousands of people are in Downtown Detroit, taking part in the anniversary ceremonies surrounding the Freedom Walk. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. members speak about Detroit Freedom Walk
Air Date: 6/23/13. The city of Detroit marks the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 Walk to Freedom. American Black Journal will have The Walk to Freedom was the largest civil rights demonstration in the nation's history. Its purpose was to speak out against segregation and the brutality that
Discover the untold power of the Detroit Walk to Freedom. Witness history as 125000 voices unite for civil rights. It's one thing to read stories about the Detroit Walk to Freedom in 1963; it's another to hear the stories first-hand from the people A day of jazz, cool vibes honors MLK's Detroit Walk to Freedom
MLK's historic Detroit Walk to Freedom march is remembered 60 As the city commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Detroit Walk to Freedom, American Black Journal's "Black Church in Detroit"
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On Saturday, the Detroit chapter of the NAACP honored the 60th anniversary of the Detroit Freedom March and the Rev. The Black Church in Detroit's connection to the 1963 Walk to Freedom | ABJ Full Episode
Two months before the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom was the largest This week on One Detroit: As the nation commemorates the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
WATCH: WATCH: June Jubilee – A Celebration of Freedom – a WXYZ special Chris Ilitch, the owner of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, talked to us about the importance of the Detroit Freedom Walk
MLK's ties to a historic church in downtown Detroit The 60th anniversary of Detroit's 1963 Walk to Freedom coming in summer 2023
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This week marks a historic week for Black liberation and empowerment in Detroit, as the Detroit Branch NAACP gets set to Detroit historian Jamon Jordan discusses the importance of the Freedom Walk - Part 2. Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, the director of the NAACP in Detroit, talks to us about the June Jubilee this weekend honoring the 60th
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Iconic Impact on Detroit | Visit Detroit Sen. Geiss: On the anniversary of the Detroit Walk to Freedom, MLK's words still ring true.
Freedom Walk kicks off in Downtown Detroit On June 23, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to Detroit for the Walk to Freedom, delivering a speech. The Rev. Wendell
Rev. Dr. JoAnn Watson, senior pastor of West Side Unity Church in Detroit, was 12 years old when her grandparents picked her Detroit historian Jamon Jordan discusses the importance of the Freedom Walk - Part 2
LeFlore: Dr. King's Walk to Freedom is one of the most powerful Detroit NAACP commemorating 1963 Walk to Freedom From attendee to activist: Rev. Dr. JoAnn Watson's life changed after 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom
Thousands are in Downtown Detroit to celebrate the anniversary of the Freedom Walk. Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony reflects on Dr. King's legacy 60 years after Detroit Walk to Freedom On June 23, 1963, Detroit hosted the largest Civil Rights March to date. Over 100,000 people peacefully marched down Woodward avenue. Dr. Martin Luther King and
Detroit Branch NAACP commemorates 1963 Walk to Freedom with June Jubilee events Detroit's civil rights legacy, Darrin Camilleri, Black Business Month, Weekend events | Full Episode Hundreds gather for 60th anniversary of Detroit Freedom March
The Detroit Branch of the NAACP unveiled plans for its June Jubilee weekend next month, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Faith-fueled unity: The Black church's role in the 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom
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