By AFRO Staff

In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s  “I Have a Dream” speech and the March on Washington, the Caucus of African American Leaders (CAAL) and partners hosted a reenactment in Annapolis, Md., on Aug. 26.

The Morgan State Marching Band led the march, which began 10 a.m. Led by statewide civic and religious organizations the crowd bore signs advocating on civil rights issues of today.  The procession began at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, then proceeded to Clay Street, past the Banneker-Douglass Museum to view the mural, on to Church Circle and down Main Street before ending at the Annapolis City Dock.

A formal program was held at the Susan Campbell Park at noon, where 1963 March participants were honored and Morgan State University President David Wilson gave the keynote address. Willie Flowers, president of the NAACP Maryland State Conference, also made remarks.

The Aug. 26 event was part of a two-day commemoration. Sunday’s activities were expected to include a health resource fair and worship service.

  • The march drew attendees of all ages. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • The Rev. Dr. Tamara E. Wilson, pastor of Nu Season Nu Day Church & Ministries in Baltimore, Md. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • Morgan State University President Dr. David Wilson gave the keynote address. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine led the procession along its route. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • The Rev. Kobi Little, president of the NAACP Baltimore City Branch, offers remarks.
  • Veronica Henderson, an education support professional in Baltimore County Public Schools, offers remarks. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • Michael Nwachukwu and Dr. Edwin Johnson participated in the commemoration. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • Carl Snowden is convener of the Caucus of African American Leaders, which hosted the two-day event in Annapolis. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • A marcher bears a placard during the march. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • Attendees were encouraged to bring signs highlighting various civil rights and justice issues. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • Gospel group R.E.I.G.N. performed at the anniversary remembrance. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • Spirits were high among these marchers. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • Dr. Karsonya Wise Whitehead, a professor of communication and African and African American Studies at Loyola University Maryland as well as an author, radio host, speaker, and documentary filmmaker, offered remarks. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • Maryland State Del. Sandy Bartlett, D-Anne Arundel. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • March attendee Cheryl McLeod is all smiles. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • Shayhk Yahya al-Baltimoori, of Baltimore, offers remarks. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • E. Gregory Wells, chief judge, Appellate Court of Maryland, was among the dignitaries who attended the commemoration. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • Ralph E. Patterson II, vice-president of the Charles County, Md., Board of County Commissioners; State Del. Sandy Barlett, D-Anne Arundel; and Peter Smith, chairman of the Anne Arundel County Council. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley.
  • Juanita “Rosa Parks” Cage Lewis takes in the proceedings from the shade. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • Armani Jackson, youth program coordinator, New Kingdom Faith Christian Church and with newly founded youth mentorship program, Future Leaders of the Kommunity (F.L.O.K.). Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • The Rev. Gay Green-Carden, pastor of Asbury Jessup United Methodist Church in Jessup, Md. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • Rashaod M. Crosson Jr. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • The March on Washington anniversary reenactment in Annapolis took participants past the Banneker-Douglass Museum. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was among several community and civic organizations that participated in the Annapolis march. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • A contingent of students and staff from Baltimore-based HBCU Morgan State University attended the commemoration. Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins
  • Morgan State University President Dr. David Wilson Credit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins

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