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Thousands gather for March on Washington

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Damien Hudson carries his son Ktaemon Hudson, 7, during the 'Get Off Our Necks' Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
Damien Hudson carries his son Ktaemon Hudson, 7, during the 'Get Off Our Necks' Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
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Marchers overwhelm the streets and fields heading to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial marching from the Lincoln Memorial during the ‘Get Off Our Necks’ Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
Marchers overwhelm the streets and fields heading to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial marching from the Lincoln Memorial during the ‘Get Off Our Necks’ Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
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People gather at the Lincoln Memorial for the "Get Off Our Necks" march on Washington on Aug. 28.
People gather at the Lincoln Memorial for the "Get Off Our Necks" march on Washington on Aug. 28.
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Martin Luther King III and his wife Arndrea Waters watch as their daughter Yolanda Renee King, the first and only grandchild of Martin Luther King, delivers remarks as people gather at the 'Get Off Our Necks' Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
Martin Luther King III and his wife Arndrea Waters watch as their daughter Yolanda Renee King, the first and only grandchild of Martin Luther King, delivers remarks as people gather at the 'Get Off Our Necks' Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
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People attend the "Commitment March: Get Your Knee Off Our Necks" protest against racism and police brutality, on August 28, 2020, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. - Anti-racism protesters marched on the streets of the US capital on Friday, after a white officer's shooting of African American Jacob Blake. The protester also marked the 57th anniversary of civil rights leader Martin Luther King's historic "I Have a Dream" speech delivered at the Lincoln Memorial.
People attend the "Commitment March: Get Your Knee Off Our Necks" protest against racism and police brutality, on August 28, 2020, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. - Anti-racism protesters marched on the streets of the US capital on Friday, after a white officer's shooting of African American Jacob Blake. The protester also marked the 57th anniversary of civil rights leader Martin Luther King's historic "I Have a Dream" speech delivered at the Lincoln Memorial.
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Attendees stand in the reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington August 28, 2020 in Washington, DC. Today marks the 57th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech at the same location.
Attendees stand in the reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington August 28, 2020 in Washington, DC. Today marks the 57th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech at the same location.
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People gather at the ‘Get Off Our Necks’ Commitment March on Washington.
People gather at the ‘Get Off Our Necks’ Commitment March on Washington.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
A person has his temperature checked as people gather at the ‘Get Off Our Necks’ Commitment March on Washington.
A person has his temperature checked as people gather at the ‘Get Off Our Necks’ Commitment March on Washington.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Marchers walking through the streets and fields heading to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial marching from the Lincoln Memorial during the 'Get Off Our Necks' Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
Marchers walking through the streets and fields heading to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial marching from the Lincoln Memorial during the 'Get Off Our Necks' Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
People gather at the ‘Get Off Our Necks’ Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
People gather at the ‘Get Off Our Necks’ Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Arndrea Waters King hugs her daughter Yolanda Renee King, after they marched from the Lincoln Memorial to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial during the March on Washington, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, in Washington.
Arndrea Waters King hugs her daughter Yolanda Renee King, after they marched from the Lincoln Memorial to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial during the March on Washington, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, in Washington.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, right, and Congressman Al Green stand alongside Rev. Al Sharpton as he delivers remarks as people gather at the 'Get Off Our Necks' Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, right, and Congressman Al Green stand alongside Rev. Al Sharpton as he delivers remarks as people gather at the 'Get Off Our Necks' Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
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Bridgett Floyd, the sister of George Floyd, speaks during the March on Washington, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, in Washington, on the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech.
Bridgett Floyd, the sister of George Floyd, speaks during the March on Washington, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, in Washington, on the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech.
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Rev. Al Sharpton delivers remarks as people gather at the 'Get Off Our Necks' Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
Rev. Al Sharpton delivers remarks as people gather at the 'Get Off Our Necks' Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., speaks during the March on Washington, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, in Washington, on the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., speaks during the March on Washington, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, in Washington, on the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech.
Olivier Douliery, AP
People gather at the Lincoln Memorial for the ‘Get Off Our Necks’ Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
People gather at the Lincoln Memorial for the ‘Get Off Our Necks’ Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Yolanda Renee King, granddaughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., raises her fist as she speaks during the March on Washington, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, in Washington, on the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech.
Yolanda Renee King, granddaughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., raises her fist as she speaks during the March on Washington, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, in Washington, on the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech.
Jonathan Ernst, AP
People pose for a photo in the Reflecting Pool in the shadow of the Washington Monument as they attend the March on Washington, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, on the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech.
People pose for a photo in the Reflecting Pool in the shadow of the Washington Monument as they attend the March on Washington, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, on the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech.
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People march from the Lincoln Memorial to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial during the March on Washington, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, in Washington.
People march from the Lincoln Memorial to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial during the March on Washington, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, in Washington.
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Jacob Blake Sr., father of Jacob Blake, speaks during the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial August 28, 2020 in Washington, DC. Today marks the 57th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech at the same location.
Jacob Blake Sr., father of Jacob Blake, speaks during the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial August 28, 2020 in Washington, DC. Today marks the 57th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech at the same location.
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Martin Luther King III speaks during the March on Washington, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, in Washington, on the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech.
Martin Luther King III speaks during the March on Washington, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, in Washington, on the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech.
Olivier Douliery, AP
People gather at the 'Get Off Our Necks' Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
People gather at the 'Get Off Our Necks' Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
People gather at the 'Get Off Our Necks' Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
People gather at the 'Get Off Our Necks' Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
People carry posters with George Floyd on them as they march from the Lincoln Memorial to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial during the March on Washington, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, in Washington.
People carry posters with George Floyd on them as they march from the Lincoln Memorial to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial during the March on Washington, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, in Washington.
Carolyn Kaster, AP
People gather at the 'Get Off Our Necks' Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
People gather at the 'Get Off Our Necks' Commitment March on Washington on August, 28, 2020.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Laurie Bey, whose son Cameron Lamb was shot and killed by Kansas City police in 2019, stands with Merlon Ragland, Cameron's aunt, as demonstrators gather at the Lincoln Memorial as final preparations are made for the March on Washington.
Laurie Bey, whose son Cameron Lamb was shot and killed by Kansas City police in 2019, stands with Merlon Ragland, Cameron's aunt, as demonstrators gather at the Lincoln Memorial as final preparations are made for the March on Washington.
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A man wades in the reflecting pool as he approaches the Lincoln Memorial.
A man wades in the reflecting pool as he approaches the Lincoln Memorial.
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People gather at the ‘Get Off Our Necks’ Commitment March on Washington.
People gather at the ‘Get Off Our Necks’ Commitment March on Washington.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Singer and songwriter George Clinton of Parliament Funkadelic stands inside the Lincoln Memorial as he prepares to address demonstrators.
Singer and songwriter George Clinton of Parliament Funkadelic stands inside the Lincoln Memorial as he prepares to address demonstrators.
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Megan Dogans of Denver, arrives to attend the March on Washington.
Megan Dogans of Denver, arrives to attend the March on Washington.
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Sean Green, brother of Ronald Greene, listens to speakers at the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington August 28, 2020 in Washington. Ronald Greene died in police custody following a high-speed chase in Louisiana in 2019.
Sean Green, brother of Ronald Greene, listens to speakers at the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington August 28, 2020 in Washington. Ronald Greene died in police custody following a high-speed chase in Louisiana in 2019.
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Tamara Garton of Bowie, MD, takes a selfie near the Lincoln Memorial.
Tamara Garton of Bowie, MD, takes a selfie near the Lincoln Memorial.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
People gather at the 'Get Off Our Necks' Commitment March on Washington.
People gather at the 'Get Off Our Necks' Commitment March on Washington.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
A man fans himself with his hat inside the Lincoln Memorial.
A man fans himself with his hat inside the Lincoln Memorial.
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Men from Milwaukee wear "We're WI Men" T-shirts as they attend the March on Washington near the Lincoln Memorial, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, in Washington, on the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech.
Men from Milwaukee wear "We're WI Men" T-shirts as they attend the March on Washington near the Lincoln Memorial, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, in Washington, on the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech.
Carolyn Kaster, AP
Janet Murguia, president of UnidosUS, speaks during the March on Washington, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, on the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech.
Janet Murguia, president of UnidosUS, speaks during the March on Washington, Friday Aug. 28, 2020, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, on the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech.
Jacquelyn Martin, AP