60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights March on Washington

The Snohomish County NAACP presents the 60th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom-Not A Commemoration but A Continuation! Three separate events and programs scheduled for August 26-28 will commemorate the historic civil rights event. For more information, go to https://naacp-snoco.org/ or communications@naacp-snoco.org.

Sponsors for the programs include the NAACP Snohomish County, Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee, and the Boeing Black Employees Association.

Kick-off begins August 26, from 3 pm – 5 pm, on the Snohomish County Courthouse steps -  3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA, 98201. The program will feature guest speakers, and a performance of the Black National Anthem. Local youth will also speak about their recent visit to Washington, D.C. 

Confirmed speakers for August 26

Dr. Paul Stoots, Rise Up Academy

Jasmine M. Kilpatrick, President, Boeing Black Employees Association

Brandy Donaghy, Washington State Representative

DanVo’nique Bletson-Reed, President, Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee

Washington State Senator John Lovick 

August 27 - various churches in Snohomish County. 

Local clergy will speak, and churches will feature special presentations during worship services, focusing on the iconic history and impact of the 1963 March on Washington.

August 28th - Anniversary Virtual Program. This online program will broadcast Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s inspirational, history-making “I Have a Dream” speech that was delivered in front of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963.  The one-hour webinar will also include music from the era and spokespeople will be available to answer attendee questions.