| On Friday, August 28, 2026, labor and civil rights advocates will gather on the National Mall in Washington, DC in support of the March on Washington: Defend the Vote, held on the 63rd anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. This march is to defend the vote, defend civil rights, and fight for economic justice. Event Details Date: Friday, August 28, 2026 (63rd anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington) Time: Gathering begins at 8:00 AM; program runs from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Location: Lincoln Memorial, National Mall, Washington, D.C. Hosts/Conveners: National Action Network (NAN) and the Drum Major Institute (DMI) Co-Chairs: Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III, and Arndrea Waters King To learn more and register, visit the March on Washington official website. |
Labor has an opportunity to stand in solidarity with the civil rights movement at a time when so much is at stake. We encourage your participation.
In solidarity,
The Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO
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