Asked by Nataka Neely on Sep 28, 2024

On June 23,1963,approximately 125,000 people participated in a "Walk to Freedom," capped by a speech by Martin Luther King,Jr.,in which city?

A) Atlanta
B) Montgomery
C) Baltimore
D) Detroit

"Walk to Freedom"

A significant march for civil rights in Detroit, June 1963, described as a demonstration of solidarity for racial justice and equality, preceding the famous March on Washington.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

An American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968.

Detroit

A major city in the state of Michigan, known for its significant impact on the automotive industry.

  • Comprehend the principal events and personalities within the 1950s and 1960s civil rights movement.
  • Investigate the consequences the civil rights movement had on American social structures and political systems.