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A Reflection On 1963 The March on Washington

Delmarva Public Media | By Don Rush
Published August 28, 2013 at 9:12 AM EDT
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Today marks the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King Junior's "I have a dream speech." Salisbury City Council member Shanie Shields, who represents the African American District on the council, reflects on a legacy of that time.
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Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.
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