08/28/2026
Tomorrow, we join thousands of fellow advocates from across the country in marking the 63rd anniversary of the historic 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. This week, we reflect on the journey that brought us all here. For years, our communities have fought back against discrimination, segregation, and economic inequality to build a future where freedom isn’t selective, justice isn’t delayed, and opportunity isn’t out of reach for any of us.
Sixty-three years ago, hundreds of thousands of brave marchers from across the country and beyond stood together to make a resounding call for justice.
March on Washington
That demand has yet to be fully realized, so tomorrow, we march again with the spirit of those who came before us. Their courage changed the course of history. Now we must carry that legacy forward, knowing exactly what’s at stake.
At this year’s march, we’re fighting for voting rights, economic dignity, and affordability, because our communities deserve to thrive.
Organized in partnership with Rev. Al Sharpton, the National Action Network, the Drum Major Institute, and other partners, March on Washington: Defend the Vote is a strategic moment to educate, recruit, mobilize, and activate people power at a time when we need it the most.
Our access to the ballot box is under attack, families are struggling to make ends meet, and too many people pursuing an education are being burdened with crushing debt. This is our time to act.
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The movement that began at the National Mall in 1963 is not yet finished. It is alive and well — and it needs you, Marilyn.
P.S. Your vote is your voice in this moment of collective power, and your story can move the person standing beside you to act. We want to hear from you!
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Peace and Power,
Derrick Johnson
President and CEO
NAACP