Democracy rally planned for anniversary of MLK-led March on Washington
Summary
Civil rights groups plan a march in Washington next month to mark the anniversary of the original 1963 march led by Martin Luther King Jr. The event responds to recent court decisions that these groups say have reduced voter protections for minorities.Key Facts
- The march is organized by a coalition of civil rights leaders.
- Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network is leading the coalition.
- Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King, descendants of Dr. King, are participating.
- The NAACP is also part of the coalition.
- The march will take place on the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington.
- The purpose is to respond to court rulings affecting minority voting rights.
- The groups want to bring attention to voting rights protections that they believe have been weakened.
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