60 years forward: A look at the first ever March on Washington
60 years ago today more than 250,000 people gathered in Washington D.C. for the first ever March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
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60 years ago today more than 250,000 people gathered in Washington D.C. for the first ever March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
(Archived document, may contain errors) 5 April 1978 NA TIONAL COMMITTEE FOR AN EFFECTIVE CONGRESS (Executive Summary)
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cannot afford the housing that is available. we are not able to live in dignified conditions. >> [speaking in spanish] >> our community is working on this issue. the most important thing is all of the communities, all of us are here. all these people in the same district come together to create better conditions for our families and for all of us who are working hard to make a living every day. >> [speaking in spanish] >> the solutions, what we need, is communities coming together and have been support from the city, from our county. for example, with your help, we can obtain the emp...
better conditions for our families and for all of us who are working hard to make a living every day. >> [speaking in spanish] >> the solutions, what we need, is communities coming together and have been support from the city, from our county. for example, with your help, we can obtain the empty lots in our community and build affordable housing. and in that way, the community will obtain the resources it needs. >> [speaking in spanish] >> we are asking you to help us obtain the empty lots in our community and to help us build affordable housing for the communities. since these lots ...