DE-INVISIBILIZING AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON, D.C

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Résumé

The March on Washington was the culmination of decades of mobilization
and opposition against racism and discrimination. On August 28, 1963, African
American men and women showed their resolve to gain both civil rights and equal
opportunities in closed ranks. However, while official male leaders were lauded and
greeted with recognition, the contributions of African American women, the real
organizers behind this historical March, are yet to be acknowledged. For the success
of this event, black women – Anna Arnold Hedgeman, Dorothy Irene Height, Maida
Springer, Timuel Black and several others – were bridge-builders across
organizations and leaders, mobilized marchers, raised funds, and fed the marchers.

Mots-clés

Bridge-building roles, grassroots leaders, marchers, mobilizers, fundraising.