AFGE Family,
We are committed to staying in the fight for racial justice and equality. AFGE proudly supports the Nation Action Network and the NAACP's upcoming rally and demonstration on the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his historic 'I Have A Dream' speech.
We encourage AFGE leaders and activists to attend the events related to this call to action. I am honored to be speaking at the historic march on August 28.
If you are able to join the March on Washington in person, be sure to wear your AFGE Blue/Gold to represent AFGE! WFP will be providing AFGE members a “Black Lives Matter” T-Shirt, AFGE bag, signs, water and snack bar for the march. Members can pick up these items at the United Unions building, 1750 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006 from 7am – 12pm.
Join us in our fight for justice by being a part of the march either virtually or in-person. Show your solidarity and share our March on Washington hashtags #NANMOW2020 #AFGEMarches2020 #AFGECommits and #AFGEMOW.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to WFP Program Specialist Denver Supinger at [email protected] or 202-639.4126.
Here is a full line up of events:
THE CALL: Thursday, August 27, 8- 10 PM ET: Virtual programming including musical performances, remarks from young activists and emerging organizations, and other entertainment. Click here to learn more.
THE MARCH: Friday, August 28, 11 AM – 3 PM ET: Convened by Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III, the Commitment March will gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. to restore and recommit to the dream Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. defined in 1963. The March will be streamed across multiple social media platforms.
Click here to register your participation. Be sure to add AFGE to the organization/affiliation field.
Click here for the virtual march information.
THE CHARGE: Friday, August 28, 9 - 11 PM ET: The event will conclude with a night of virtual programming, including a major keynote address and musical performances by award-winning artists. Click here to learn more.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges those participating in large gatherings to wear face masks.
We look forward to participating in this event and showing AFGE's commitment to racial justice.
In Solidarity,
AFGE
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