I spent a little time with a few of our Potomac Gardens neighbors talking about the 50th anniversary of The March On Washington; it was a time to reflect on experiences of the past, take stock of the present, and consider the possibilities of the future. Thank you Annie Ferguson, Carlton Moxley, Enoch Pratt, Potomac Gardens Greeter Claudia, David, Gary Anderson, Ms. Teasley and Wilson Senior High School student Levi.

Pianist Carleton Moxley talks about growing up in Washington, DC when it was still segregated

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Enoch Pratt talks about the importance of education.

 

 

 

 

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Wilson High School Student Levi wants to attend North Carolina University.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ms. Teasley, talks about the history of the March on Washington, the important changes that have taken place but admits that racism is still our biggest problem.

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Annie Ferguson is in her 70s. She has relatives who were able to march in 1963 but she didn’t attend. If it weren’t for her recent stroke, she would have gone to the anniversary march herself.

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Claudia says talks about recent set backs in civil rights.

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David talks about the importance of honoring the sacrifices of the past.

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Gary Anderson, a computer technician, believes we should not have to recognize color. We are all part of one race, the human race.

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