Here's some links, and just follow and read at your interest, as many as you can or wish, and then write a comment in the Comments section so we can share our thoughts and ideas on the March on Washington and the people involved. What stands out to you?
http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20130827-a-song-that-made-america-believe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT0SUMSjMWw
http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/stop-the-presses/gospel-great-mahalia-jackson-gave-wing-mlk-dream-172844132.html
http://www.archives.gov/press/exhibits/dream-speech.pdf
http://abcnews.go.com/US/things-make-dream-famous-speeches-history/story?id=20068795
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahalia_Jackson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riu5ZaY2k2A
http://abcnews.go.com/US/things-make-dream-famous-speeches-history/story?id=20068795
http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2013/08/27/public-speaking-how-mlk-improvised-second-half-of-dream-speech/
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| Martin Luther King Jr. on August 28, 1963. 50 years ago today. And it was hot, just like today in Ohio. |
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| The great Mahalia Jackson. |
What stands out to me the most was that 250,000 citizens were at the march. I had no idea that so many people experienced this event live. I knew it had a huge impact on a lot of things and people but never knew that so many people were present in washington supporting him. I also did not know that king used phrases from the Declaration of Independence, the emancipation and a song. I am guessing he used this this to show the country that they were being hypocrites.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that so many people can come together and feel comforted by music is what stands out to me the most. It's truly amazing how a song can mean so much and bring people together in heart. Songs can express any feeling possible. I also honestly didn't know there were so many people there and didn't even come to think about what if there was a outrage. They definitely couldn't control that many people. It's amazing that this event went so smoothly and what it meant to so many people.
ReplyDeleteI'm just going to say I couldn't be more proud of everything MLK and Mahalia Jackson, as well as other Civil Rights activists have done for equal rights of African Americans. That being said, I still think it's been enough generations since the Civil War. I think it has gotten to the point that the minority is actually started using reverse discrimination against the main populous. I mean - at what point did it become acceptable for black rappers to flaunt "nigga" all over their songs, but if a anyone white so much as says that, his whole career and lifestyle should be ruined - find him and get him and his family. I stand that true equal opportunity should be placed with everyone. People should do what they want without any regard to color, creed, or kind. I mean, people should look at merit for jobs, or how well you can do something to be hired, that's what really matters, right?
ReplyDeleteI found it amazing that there were that many people in that area and everyone was getting along! Especially considering the time period that the march/speech took place in. After reading about how Martin Luther King Jr. changed his speech in the middle of it, but actually presented it better than what he had already prepared, blows my mind. This shows how amazing he truly was. I would have loved to experience something this monumental because it looks and sounds amazing. The amount of people that attended shows that people wanted to see a change and they were willing to take part in something bigger than themselves, no matter what the consequences, to see that it happened!
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I would like to apologize for responding so late to this post as I did not check up on the syllabus until today. After reading the article on Mahalia Jackson, I was surprise at the fact that her singing had such an impact on the gathering. I learned that the song she sang, "How I Got Over", had some disputes over the origin. It was originally written by William Herbert Brewster, but was really made popular by Clara Williams.
ReplyDeleteI too would like to apologize for responding so late I had forgot to double check my syllabus. How ever when M.L.K gave that speech he gave something special to all the African Americans that day, it was freedom and believe that they can fight for there freedom. everyone started believing in them selves after that great Speech M.L.K gave he brought hope to all.
ReplyDeleteWhat i found to be the most interesting fact was how everyone was able to keep the peace. With so many people of all ages and race packed into one area at this time in history it would seem that for everyone to get along would be impossible! Another interesting fact which really surprised me was that the most famous part of the M.L.K speech was not meant to be said that day, but its impact lives on still today.
ReplyDeleteEquality is a term used to describe what many were striving for during that period in time. Equal rights as citizens is something I believe we all should have, and this nation has come a long way towards achieving that, in my opinion. But what made this country strong, and continues to do so to this day is not equality, but diversity. If we were all the same, this would be pretty boring place. The United States is the best nation on earth because we have the freedom today to be unequal, to be diverse, and to be individuals. Our common bond is our freedom, and I believe that was what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream was all about. We all have the freedom to be different, and we should embrace it.
ReplyDeleteI watched Mahalia Jackson sing at Martin Luther King's funeral and even though it was a sad day she sang with heart and pride. You could really feel how she felt through her words. Every note passes through your heart with the weight of the meaning behind them. Before class I had never heard of the talented gospel singer but she is truly one of kind and I am glad to of opened my mind to such a talented woman.
ReplyDeleteMahalia Jackson has an amazing voice! I was very surprised to find out that she was the reason that Martin Luther King even talked about the most historical part of his speech. I just learned that she was the one responsible for it. I definitely think that should be talked about more.
ReplyDeleteMartin Luther King and Mahalia Jackson were such inspirational people. When they spoke or sang you could feel the pride and joy in every word. This is how more people should be. During the speech I thought it was amazing that all different races and religions could get along so well for one common cause. MLK definitely gave his all in everything he said, which, sadly, some speakers or singers don't do enough of anymore.
ReplyDeleteMartin Luther King Jr. march on Washington was amazing. His speech was great. What stood out to me the most was that there were somewhere around 250,000 people at the march and I did not hear of one case of violence or riots that went on. That is weird to me because civil rights was such a controversial topic, especially back then.
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