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Sharpton, MLK III Lead 63rd Anniversary Voting Rights March

7/16/2026

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Civil rights groups announced a Washington march for August 28, 2026, marking the 63rd anniversary of 1963 demonstration and defending voting rights.
Organizers cite the Supreme Court’s April ruling that weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act as the catalyst.
The National Action Network, led by Rev. Al Sharpton, will co-lead the march with Martin Luther King III and partners.
U.S. Representative Yvette Clarke and other members of Congress are expected to attend.

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Civil rights groups announced a Washington march for August 28, 2026, marking the 63rd anniversary of 1963 demonstration and defending voting rights.
Organizers cite the Supreme Court’s April ruling that weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act as the catalyst.
The National Action Network, led by Rev. Al Sharpton, will co-lead the march with Martin Luther King III and partners.
U.S. Representative Yvette Clarke and other members of Congress are expected to attend.