This Day in Black History: May 11, 1968 The Poor People's Campaign arrives in Washington, D.C. (432 hits)

This Day in Black History: May 11, 1968
The Poor People's Campaign arrives in Washington, D.C.

"This is a highly significant event, the beginning of a new cooperation, understanding and a determination by poor people of all colors and backgrounds to assert their right to a decent life and respect for their culture and dignity," King said at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference meeting to plan the campaign, which included a march through the capital.

Sadly, King never got to participate. He was assassinated weeks before it was to take place. But his widow, Coretta Scott King, and other civil rights leader were determined to continue where King had left off.

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