An event Friday to commemorate the historic 1963 civil rights March on Washington will reiterate the demands for police reform, criminal justice reform and racial equality in 2020. It's dubbed the 'Get Your Knee Off Our Necks' Commitment March.
Tens of thousands are expected to gather Friday at the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate the historic 1963 civil rights March on Washington. The demonstration, taking place on the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, seeks"to restore and recommit to the dream Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. defined" that year. The Rev.
McMillian told CNN on Friday that the program is still being finalized. But expected speakers include Sharpton, Martin Luther King III, civil rights attorney Ben Crump, members of Congress and the families of Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and Trayvon Martin.The program will also highlight local DC families impacted by police violence.Attendees will gather at the Lincoln Memorial at 7 a.m. ET, according to the schedule released so far. At 8 a.m. ET, a two-hour pre-program kicks off.
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