By: AANI Staff
On August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic *“I Have a Dream”* speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. This powerful moment became one of the most defining events of the American Civil Rights Movement. Speaking to over 250,000 people, Dr. King called for an end to racism, segregation, and economic inequality. His words not only inspired a generation but also helped push the civil rights agenda forward in the United States.
The speech came at a time when African Americans were facing systemic discrimination, particularly in the South. Jim Crow laws enforced segregation, voting rights were denied, and economic opportunities were limited. The March on Washington was organize