March on Washington with the Poor People’s Campaign.
June 18th. 2022
I have been waiting all my life for this.
I couldn't have picked a better day to March on this day than this. A cool front wind, blue skies with intermittent clouds, I mean it was heaven. It's been over two years since I traveled out of the state of Georgia.
I couldn't have picked a better day to March on this day than this. A cool front wind, blue skies with intermittent clouds, I mean it was heaven. It's been over two years since I traveled out of the state of Georgia.
The Georgia Poor People's Campaign contingency all wore brightly yellow-colored t-shirts, as I have shown in the photos.
I ran into folks from the DC area, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Texas, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Illinois, Indiana, Cleveland, Ohio and Michigan.
The theme of our March is WE WON'T BE SILENT. No, we won't be silent, no longer.
Yes, indeed there was chanting and yes, the singing uplifted the weary souls!
TWO STEPS FORWARD, NO STEP BACK!
Reverend Barber was the main speaker.
The main topic rested on the Third Reconstruction and the 7 Steps to follow for this Moral Revival. This drive was his urgency in getting out the vote and getting poor, disabled and senior citizens to register and have access to the polls. He couldn't have stressed the importance of this enough. Reverend Barber very thoughtfully reflected on the hard work of the activism of the late Honorable Hosea Williams, putting blood. sweat and tears, in spite of police intimidation and arrests.
As the rally progressed, various speakers from various contingencies of the Poor People's Campaign spoke. The one that got my attention was the Indigenous Native American that spoke. He brought up the topic of environmental waste being in proximity to their tribal lands, the high rate of alcoholism, drug addition, suicide and premature deaths among babies in reservations; inadequate schools such as roof leaks and electrical shortages, sewage issues, gas mains, etc., as well as lack of teachers; nuclear plants creating higher than average cancer deaths; the unjust arrest of peaceful protesters at NO KEYSTONE XL.
There were other contingencies in solidarity with the Poor People's Campaign as well as climate and environmental justice groups, Roe vs Wade protection groups, feminist activists as well as UUCA social/environmental justice groups. Topics include the ever-growing housing crisis, homelessness, police brutality, Black Lives Movement of the last two years, environmental racism and neighborhood neglect by city officials, gun safety, workers' rights for a fair minimum wage, labor protections and unions and inaction of government officials. Because of the difficulty in hearing l couldn't get all the names. Nonetheless the rally was full of energy and vibrance.
I ran into folks from the DC area, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Texas, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Illinois, Indiana, Cleveland, Ohio and Michigan.
The theme of our March is WE WON'T BE SILENT. No, we won't be silent, no longer.
Yes, indeed there was chanting and yes, the singing uplifted the weary souls!
TWO STEPS FORWARD, NO STEP BACK!
Reverend Barber was the main speaker.
The main topic rested on the Third Reconstruction and the 7 Steps to follow for this Moral Revival. This drive was his urgency in getting out the vote and getting poor, disabled and senior citizens to register and have access to the polls. He couldn't have stressed the importance of this enough. Reverend Barber very thoughtfully reflected on the hard work of the activism of the late Honorable Hosea Williams, putting blood. sweat and tears, in spite of police intimidation and arrests.
As the rally progressed, various speakers from various contingencies of the Poor People's Campaign spoke. The one that got my attention was the Indigenous Native American that spoke. He brought up the topic of environmental waste being in proximity to their tribal lands, the high rate of alcoholism, drug addition, suicide and premature deaths among babies in reservations; inadequate schools such as roof leaks and electrical shortages, sewage issues, gas mains, etc., as well as lack of teachers; nuclear plants creating higher than average cancer deaths; the unjust arrest of peaceful protesters at NO KEYSTONE XL.
There were other contingencies in solidarity with the Poor People's Campaign as well as climate and environmental justice groups, Roe vs Wade protection groups, feminist activists as well as UUCA social/environmental justice groups. Topics include the ever-growing housing crisis, homelessness, police brutality, Black Lives Movement of the last two years, environmental racism and neighborhood neglect by city officials, gun safety, workers' rights for a fair minimum wage, labor protections and unions and inaction of government officials. Because of the difficulty in hearing l couldn't get all the names. Nonetheless the rally was full of energy and vibrance.
As I stated earlier, the weather couldn't have been better, a little cool and breezy. This was an indelible moment of history in my life.
As we rode through downtown, we saw rows of Franciscan style houses and condo building complexes, coffee shops, boutiques, government buildings and memorials.
I took several shots of memorials, the Andrew D. Mellon fountain and various buildings, including the U. S. Capitol, a sight to behold as I viewed it eastward against the morning sun marching down Pennsylvania Avenue. I was even able to see the Washinton Monument briefly from the tour bus as well as seeing the Jefferson Memorial from the freeway.
I want to give Moses Hernandez my upmost gratitude in getting me signed up and arranged for a paid for round trip!
As we rode through downtown, we saw rows of Franciscan style houses and condo building complexes, coffee shops, boutiques, government buildings and memorials.
I took several shots of memorials, the Andrew D. Mellon fountain and various buildings, including the U. S. Capitol, a sight to behold as I viewed it eastward against the morning sun marching down Pennsylvania Avenue. I was even able to see the Washinton Monument briefly from the tour bus as well as seeing the Jefferson Memorial from the freeway.
I want to give Moses Hernandez my upmost gratitude in getting me signed up and arranged for a paid for round trip!
One more. I want to thank the bus captain, Katrice (not me) for successfully and logistically getting riders to and from their seats; the bus driver for his courtesy, safe driving and acts of kindness.
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