Know of any non-cable TV specials commemorating the March on Washington?

Asked by Jeruba (55830

) August 20th, 2013

The 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for civil rights is coming up on August 28th.

I’d like to see something on broadcast TV about this, but I don’t know what or when. As a non-TV-user, I don’t hear about upcoming programs. Trying to find programs by Googling is proving difficult.

If you’ve seen promos for upcoming specials on broadcast television (not cable), can you point me to dates, times, and networks so I can search out local broadcasts?

Thank you.

I’m going to be wondering the same thing come November, with the 50th anniversary of Kennedy’s assassination. 1963 was an eventful year.

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I heard MLK Jr.s speech today on NPR. It has lost none of its power. I can’t speak to your actual question.

I do check my PBS schedule regularly so if anything pops up, I’ll let you know.

Just found this for Aug. 27th.

http://www.wmht.org/black-culture/explore/march-on-washington/

gailcalled (54644

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I was working for a NY newspaper then and bussed to Washington to hear the speeches in person. Can’t believe that was 50 years ago.

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I watched the whole thing on TV as it unfolded that day, heard the speeches and musical performances as they were broadcast live. I think we knew right then that we were feeling the tidal sweep of social change. It was breathtaking.

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Also put out by PBS: “the PBS Black Culture Connection website will debut The March @50, a provocative five-part web series exploring whether America has delivered on the promises of the March. Memories of the March, a series of video vignettes created by PBS member stations, explores additional compelling local stories of the March, providing a variety of perspectives on this historic event and its ongoing legacy.”

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