August 26th, 2023 marked the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. Thousands gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate the historic march. The crowd heard from speakers including Al Sharpton, Hakeem Jeffries and members of the King family before marching from the Lincoln Memorial to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
Journalists and community members said they were upset and outraged after the local news organization DCist was shut down by its parent company WAMU, which is owned by American University, in February. Martin...
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March on Washington 60th anniversary
Benjamin Austin, Multimedia Producer
August 31, 2023
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Benjamin Austin, Multimedia Producer
Benjamin Austin (He/Him) is a sophomore studying journalism. He enjoys biking, skiing, camping, and reading.