60 years ago, they Marched on Washington

From the Carolinas, Washington state, the West Coast, Texas, the Midwest and

of course the Deep South

It was over 250,000 strong over all generations

Who can forget the vision of power across the Lincoln Memorial?

Who can forget the speeches of the voices of power?

Who can forget the vision of the powerful Black men covering the stage?

Who can forget one of the most powerful orations ever delivered?

And who can forget the women….?

Wait, there was a scarcity of women  visible that day

Yet it was a quiet known fact that the women were the forces

behind this momentous day

Unfortunately misogyny, sexism, chauvinism  was a part of our brothers reach

Even as they fought against racism

 

So on the 60^th anniversary of this fateful event

The Women gathered to read  this powerful speech and share their modern day commentary

Via Zoom

This too was but  another powerful oration by a multigenerational cadre of sisters

It was empowering and fulfilling

Although not sufficiently present  60 years ago

The women will continue to gather