Professor Emeritus John D’Emilio interviewed by Tavis Smiley on the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington.
On the 60th anniversary of the historic March On Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Dr. John D'Emilio, a professor emeritus of history and of women's and gender studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago, joins Tavis to discuss the life and pivotal conToday commemorates the 60th anniversary of the historic March On Washington for Jobs and Freedom. While this event is best remembered for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech and revered as a pivotal juncture in the annals of civil rights, we begin today’s program with a conversation about life and pivotal contributions of Bayard Rustin. A prominent yet often unsung figure in history, Rustin's indispensable role in orchestrating the historic march remains a cornerstone of the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. John D'Emilio - a professor emeritus of history and of women's and gender studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago - joins Tavis to shed light on Rustin's strategic brilliance and advocacy in shaping the course of that transformative moment in our nation's history.
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