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March on Washington 2023

Eleven busloads of UFT members and school community members joined tens of thousands of demonstrators at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Aug. 26, to mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. In the spirit of this year’s theme, “Not a commemoration, a continuation,” the demonstrators called for dignity for workers and civil rights.

Two members pose for a photo

Two UFT marchers on their way to the demonstration.

Sean Mackell
A group of people holding signs walk in a march

Marchers of all ages joined the UFT, other unions and civil rights organizations to commemorate the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech.

Sean Mackell
A group of UFT members head down an escalator

UFT members make their way to the march in Washington after boarding buses early in the morning in New York.

Sean Mackell
UFT members pose in front of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial

Participants in the march visit the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial.

Sean Mackell
A large group of UFT members take a group photo after getting off the buses
UFT members and their families, friends and allies take a group shot before making their way to the demonstration.
Sean Mackell
Al Sharpton and the King Family lock arms

Speakers at the march included civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton (right), with Martin Luther King III and members of the King family.

Sean Mackell
A group of UFT members take a group photo in front of the Lincoln Memorial

UFT members pose in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

Sean Mackell
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Two members pose for a photo

Two UFT marchers on their way to the demonstration.

Sean Mackell
A group of people holding signs walk in a march

Marchers of all ages joined the UFT, other unions and civil rights organizations to commemorate the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech.

Sean Mackell
A group of UFT members head down an escalator

UFT members make their way to the march in Washington after boarding buses early in the morning in New York.

Sean Mackell
UFT members pose in front of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial

Participants in the march visit the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial.

Sean Mackell
A large group of UFT members take a group photo after getting off the buses
UFT members and their families, friends and allies take a group shot before making their way to the demonstration.
Sean Mackell
Al Sharpton and the King Family lock arms

Speakers at the march included civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton (right), with Martin Luther King III and members of the King family.

Sean Mackell
A group of UFT members take a group photo in front of the Lincoln Memorial

UFT members pose in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

Sean Mackell