The 1963 March on Washington was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. More than 250,000 people joined in peaceful demonstration for racial and economic equality. Their clarion call helped usher in sweeping civil rights legislation and a sea change in public opinion, and the event endures today as a symbol of unity and monumental impact.
Join PBS as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington. We are marking this special occasion with a one-hour documentary on August 27, 2013 at 9pm ET, and a series of online events and discussions throughout the week.
Join PBS as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington. We are marking this special occasion with a one-hour documentary on August 27, 2013 at 9pm ET, and a series of online events and discussions throughout the week.
ROCK THE MARCH Concert Launches Marriage Equality Rally in Springfield Today
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2013
Nationally prominent performers with Illinois roots will kick off the March on Springfield for Marriage Equality today, Oct. 22 with a free one-hour concert live near the steps of the Illinois State Capitol. The diverse entertainment bill includes reality TV stars from 'The Voice,' 'American Idol,' ...
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2013
Nationally prominent performers with Illinois roots will kick off the March on Springfield for Marriage Equality today, Oct. 22 with a free one-hour concert live near the steps of the Illinois State Capitol. The diverse entertainment bill includes reality TV stars from 'The Voice,' 'American Idol,' ...
March on Springfield Rally Set for Illinois Marriage Equality on 10/22
by Robert Diamond - October 12, 2013
Governor Pat Quinn will open the March on Springfield for Marriage Equality on October 22 with a welcome. He will be followed by speakers that represent the breadth and depth of the equal marriage coalition in Illinois. All speakers will deliver a common message to Illinois legislators: A majority o...
by Robert Diamond - October 12, 2013
Governor Pat Quinn will open the March on Springfield for Marriage Equality on October 22 with a welcome. He will be followed by speakers that represent the breadth and depth of the equal marriage coalition in Illinois. All speakers will deliver a common message to Illinois legislators: A majority o...
Miley Cyrus-Hosted SNL Draws Shows HIghest 18-49, Total Viewers Since March
by Caryn Robbins - October 10, 2013
The Oct. 5 telecast of “Saturday Night Live,” with host and musical guest Miley Cyrus, generated the highest “SNL” results in 18-49 and total viewers since March 9....
by Caryn Robbins - October 10, 2013
The Oct. 5 telecast of “Saturday Night Live,” with host and musical guest Miley Cyrus, generated the highest “SNL” results in 18-49 and total viewers since March 9....
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Delivers Best Season Debut in 3 Years
by Caryn Robbins - October 03, 2013
The 39th season premiere of “Saturday Night Live,” with host Tina Fey and musical guest Arcade Fire, scored the highest adult 18-49 rating for an “SNL” debut in three years and delivered the biggest overall audience for a season opener in two years....
by Caryn Robbins - October 03, 2013
The 39th season premiere of “Saturday Night Live,” with host Tina Fey and musical guest Arcade Fire, scored the highest adult 18-49 rating for an “SNL” debut in three years and delivered the biggest overall audience for a season opener in two years....
ROCK THE MARCH Concert to Launch 10/22 Marriage Equality Rally in Springfield
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2013
Nationally prominent performers with Illinois roots will kick off the March on Springfield for Marriage Equality on Tuesday, Oct. 22 with a free one-hour concert live near the steps of the Illinois State Capitol. The diverse entertainment bill includes reality TV stars from 'The Voice,' 'American Id...
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2013
Nationally prominent performers with Illinois roots will kick off the March on Springfield for Marriage Equality on Tuesday, Oct. 22 with a free one-hour concert live near the steps of the Illinois State Capitol. The diverse entertainment bill includes reality TV stars from 'The Voice,' 'American Id...
THE VOICE's De'Borah & More Set for March on Springfield Benefit ConcertToday
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2013
Top Chicago LGBTQ singers join forces for a benefit concert for the March on Springfield for Marriage Equality tonight Monday, Sept. 9 at City Winery, 7 p.m., 1200 W. Randolph. The concert is presented by Windy City Times and City Winery, and all proceeds will help pay for youth buses to Springfield...
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2013
Top Chicago LGBTQ singers join forces for a benefit concert for the March on Springfield for Marriage Equality tonight Monday, Sept. 9 at City Winery, 7 p.m., 1200 W. Randolph. The concert is presented by Windy City Times and City Winery, and all proceeds will help pay for youth buses to Springfield...
VIDEO: Bill O'Reilly Apologizes for March on Washington Comments
by - August 30, 2013
Bill O'Reilly ended his Thursday night broadcast of THE O'REILLY FACTOR on FOX News by apologizing for incorrectly stating the prior evening in two separate segments that no conservatives or Republicans had been invited to this week's commemoration of the March on Washington. ...
by - August 30, 2013
Bill O'Reilly ended his Thursday night broadcast of THE O'REILLY FACTOR on FOX News by apologizing for incorrectly stating the prior evening in two separate segments that no conservatives or Republicans had been invited to this week's commemoration of the March on Washington. ...
President Obama to Sit Down with PBS Following Anniversary Speech
by Caryn Robbins - August 28, 2013
President Barack Obama will sit down for an exclusive interview with PBS NewsHour's Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff following his speech commemorating the 50th anniversary of The March on Washington....
by Caryn Robbins - August 28, 2013
President Barack Obama will sit down for an exclusive interview with PBS NewsHour's Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff following his speech commemorating the 50th anniversary of The March on Washington....
Bounce TV Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2013
In honor of the 50 th anniversary of The March on Washington tonight, August 28, Bounce TV (www.BounceTV.com) will present the exclusive television premiere of the acclaimed documentary KING: A FILMED RECORD MONTGOMERY TO MEMPHIS at 7:00 p.m. (ET)....
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2013
In honor of the 50 th anniversary of The March on Washington tonight, August 28, Bounce TV (www.BounceTV.com) will present the exclusive television premiere of the acclaimed documentary KING: A FILMED RECORD MONTGOMERY TO MEMPHIS at 7:00 p.m. (ET)....
NBC News to Air March on Washington 50th Anniversary Coverage Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - August 27, 2013
NBC News will continue to commemorate the 50th anniversary of The March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 'I have a dream' speech with special cross-platform coverage and interactive social media engagement on Wednesday, August 28....
by Tyler Peterson - August 27, 2013
NBC News will continue to commemorate the 50th anniversary of The March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 'I have a dream' speech with special cross-platform coverage and interactive social media engagement on Wednesday, August 28....
ABC-Yahoo News! to Broadcast Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 'I Have A Dream' Speech Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - August 27, 2013
'I Have a Dream' -- four words that helped change the course of American history. ABC News and Yahoo! News will host a first-ever live global broadcast on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's March on Washington and his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech. This...
by Tyler Peterson - August 27, 2013
'I Have a Dream' -- four words that helped change the course of American history. ABC News and Yahoo! News will host a first-ever live global broadcast on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's March on Washington and his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech. This...
PBS Debuts Historic March on Washington Documentary THE MARCH Tonight
by TV News Desk - August 27, 2013
THE MARCH premieres tonight, August 27, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS....
by TV News Desk - August 27, 2013
THE MARCH premieres tonight, August 27, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS....
NBC News Launches March on Washington Social Media Celebration
by Caryn Robbins - August 23, 2013
NBC News is asking every American to share their dreams as the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech....
by Caryn Robbins - August 23, 2013
NBC News is asking every American to share their dreams as the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech....
MSNBC Presents Live Coverage of 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON Today
by TV News Desk - August 23, 2013
MSNBC will present special coverage of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington live from the National Mall today, August 23 and Saturday, August 24...
by TV News Desk - August 23, 2013
MSNBC will present special coverage of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington live from the National Mall today, August 23 and Saturday, August 24...
Bounce TV to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, 8/28
by Caryn Robbins - August 21, 2013
In honor of the 50 th anniversary of The March on Washington on August 28, Bounce TV (www.BounceTV.com) will present the exclusive television premiere of the acclaimed documentary KING: A FILMED RECORD MONTGOMERY TO MEMPHIS at 7:00 p.m. (ET)....
by Caryn Robbins - August 21, 2013
In honor of the 50 th anniversary of The March on Washington on August 28, Bounce TV (www.BounceTV.com) will present the exclusive television premiere of the acclaimed documentary KING: A FILMED RECORD MONTGOMERY TO MEMPHIS at 7:00 p.m. (ET)....
TV One To Air Harry Belafonte Doc SING YOUR SONG, 8/25
by Tyler Peterson - August 18, 2013
To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, TV One will air Sing Your Song, the critically-acclaimed documentary profiling revered African American singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte, on Sunday, August 25 at 11 am ET. This marks the basic cable network premiere of the 201...
by Tyler Peterson - August 18, 2013
To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, TV One will air Sing Your Song, the critically-acclaimed documentary profiling revered African American singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte, on Sunday, August 25 at 11 am ET. This marks the basic cable network premiere of the 201...
MSNBC to Present Live Coverage of 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON
by Caryn Robbins - August 15, 2013
MSNBC will present special coverage of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington live from the National Mall on Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24...
by Caryn Robbins - August 15, 2013
MSNBC will present special coverage of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington live from the National Mall on Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24...
President Obama Gives Bayard Rustin the Presidential Medal of Freedom for Key Role in Civil Rights Movement
by Christina Mancuso - August 12, 2013
President Barak Obama has bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon Bayard Rustin, civil rights activist who worked alongside Martin Luther King Junior, and author of Time on Two Crosses (Cleis Press). As Metro Weekly reports, Apollo astronaut Sally Ride will also receive this honor, which mak...
by Christina Mancuso - August 12, 2013
President Barak Obama has bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon Bayard Rustin, civil rights activist who worked alongside Martin Luther King Junior, and author of Time on Two Crosses (Cleis Press). As Metro Weekly reports, Apollo astronaut Sally Ride will also receive this honor, which mak...
THE VOICE's De'Borah, Sami Grisafe, TJ Chernick & More Set for March on Springfield Benefit Concert, 9/9
by Tyler Peterson - August 07, 2013
Windy City Gay Idol 2013 winner Maria Pahl will be joined by Idol finalists and special guests De'Borah (a Top 20 finalist on NBC's The Voice), Sami Grisafe (award-winning singer-songwriter and all-star World MVP quarterback), and TJ Chernick (Windy City Gay Idol 2011 and Chicago web TV host)....
by Tyler Peterson - August 07, 2013
Windy City Gay Idol 2013 winner Maria Pahl will be joined by Idol finalists and special guests De'Borah (a Top 20 finalist on NBC's The Voice), Sami Grisafe (award-winning singer-songwriter and all-star World MVP quarterback), and TJ Chernick (Windy City Gay Idol 2011 and Chicago web TV host)....
March on Springfield for Marriage Equality Set for 10/22
by Tyler Peterson - August 03, 2013
Organizers of the March on Springfield for Marriage Equality have launched a new website and an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds for March promotion and logistics. The March on Springfield for Marriage Equality is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2013, the first scheduled day of the fall veto ses...
by Tyler Peterson - August 03, 2013
Organizers of the March on Springfield for Marriage Equality have launched a new website and an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds for March promotion and logistics. The March on Springfield for Marriage Equality is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2013, the first scheduled day of the fall veto ses...
Goodman Theatre to Commemorate March on Washington with REMIXING THE MARCH, 8/12
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2013
"Remixing the March," Goodman Theatre's year-long commemoration of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, continues this summer: youth participants in General Theater Studies (GTS) combine talents with senior citizens of the GeNarrations writing program to create a performance piece ...
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2013
"Remixing the March," Goodman Theatre's year-long commemoration of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, continues this summer: youth participants in General Theater Studies (GTS) combine talents with senior citizens of the GeNarrations writing program to create a performance piece ...
March of Dimes Benefits from Summer Concert Series Feat. Tim McGraw Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2013
The March of Dimes Illinois Chapter has been selected as the proud beneficiary of 'Concerts for A Cause' featuring country music icon Tim McGraw tonight, July 6 at Illinois Valley Airport, 90 minutes from Chicago....
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2013
The March of Dimes Illinois Chapter has been selected as the proud beneficiary of 'Concerts for A Cause' featuring country music icon Tim McGraw tonight, July 6 at Illinois Valley Airport, 90 minutes from Chicago....
Rev. Al Sharpton & MSNBC to 'Advance the Dream' with Special Summer Programming
by Tyler Peterson - July 03, 2013
50 years ago during the March on Washington, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King stood up to proclaim, 'I Have A Dream.' This summer, Reverend Al Sharpton and MSNBC will be honoring and celebrating that historic moment by 'Advancing the Dream'....
by Tyler Peterson - July 03, 2013
50 years ago during the March on Washington, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King stood up to proclaim, 'I Have A Dream.' This summer, Reverend Al Sharpton and MSNBC will be honoring and celebrating that historic moment by 'Advancing the Dream'....
PBS to Premiere Historic March on Washington Documentary THE MARCH, 8/27
by Caryn Robbins - July 01, 2013
THE MARCH premieres on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS....
by Caryn Robbins - July 01, 2013
THE MARCH premieres on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS....
March of Dimes to Benefit from Summer Concert Series featuring Tim McGraw
by Conor Sheeran - May 20, 2013
The March of Dimes Illinois Chapter has been selected as the proud beneficiary of 'Concerts for A Cause' featuring country music icon Tim McGraw July 6 at Illinois Valley Airport, 90 minutes from Chicago....
by Conor Sheeran - May 20, 2013
The March of Dimes Illinois Chapter has been selected as the proud beneficiary of 'Concerts for A Cause' featuring country music icon Tim McGraw July 6 at Illinois Valley Airport, 90 minutes from Chicago....
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