60th Anniversary of the March on Washington

“It’s not a commemoration, it’s a continuation!”-National Action Network

“Dear Son,” [my mother] wrote to me. “I went through the war years, the relocation camp, with the loss of almost every civil right. … We MUST take our place in this peaceful demonstration with over 100 other organizations because we are a visible minority and our participation would be meaningful. … I will stand up and be counted, too. I hope you will be at my side.” How could I say no? JACL Member and leader Todd Endo, in an interview by AARP August 15, 2023

Dear JACL DC Chapter Friends,

JACL is proud to be a community partner for the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, “It’s not a Commemoration, It’s a Continuation!” We were there in 1963, 2103 and we are here today! Todd Endo, who was there in 1963, and his family will be joining us for the pre-program (8:00 to 9:30ish). David Inoue will be speaking between 8:30 and 9:00 am. We hope you, too, will join us tomorrow! For JACL meet up location and details, email: jaclwdc@gmail.com. To sign up for AANHPI meet up updates, register here.

60th Anniversary of the March on Washington TIMELINE OF EVENTS

Saturday, August 26 7:00 AM – Gathering at the Lincoln Memorial 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Program at the Lincoln Memorial

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM March from the Lincoln Memorial to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial (Approx. .5 mi.)

Instructions will be announced at the program’s close when it’s time to line up to March.

The programs will have elements of performances, interfaith ecumenical prayer service with national clergy, and program speakers from civil rights, voting rights, gun violence, labor, youth, and more.

For general information from the National Action Network organizers about the March, go HERE.

See you there!