On May 3, 1978, the National Urban League, under Vernon Jordan’s leadership, organized a major March on Washington to demand economic opportunities and justice for African Americans. Unlike the 1963 march, this protest was Black-led at every level, reflecting the post-Civil Rights era’s emphasis on Black agency. Demonstrators called for fair employment, better housing, and investment in urban communities. Though it garnered less media coverage than earlier marches, it was significant for pushing the dialogue beyond civil rights toward economic equity—a struggle that remains ongoing today.
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