Thousands participate in March on Washington for voting rights

Thousands gathered in Washington, DC, to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the March on Washington and to advocate for voting rights ahead of the midterm elections. With the theme “Defend the vote,” civil rights leaders expressed concerns over actions taken by the Trump administration and recent Supreme Court rulings that threaten to undermine minority voter access. Prominent figures, including Reverend Al Sharpton and Senator Bernie Sanders, called attention to the ongoing struggle for voting rights and the implications of legislative changes on electoral fairness.

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