The San Antonio, MLK March is known to be one of the largest marches in the nation. Thousands of people descended upon MLK Junior Academy and marched ending at Pittman-Sullivan park Monday.
The Purpose of the Martin Luther King Jr. March
On August 28, 1963, a quarter of a million people rallied in Washington, D.C. to demand an end to segregation, fair wages and economic justice, voting rights, education, and long overdue civil rights protections.
The march was successful in pressuring the administration of John F. Kennedy to initiate a strong federal civil rights bill in Congress. During this event, Martin Luther King delivered his memorable “I Have a Dream” speech. The 1963 March on Washington had several precedents.
Our San Antonio community is known to me show up, and, at great numbers. The theme ‘Together We Can Be The Dream’ was our first ‘in-person’ march in three years.
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Who is the Man Behind the March in San Antonio?
The Man Behind The March, a book written by Rev. Dr. Raymond Aaron Callies son, Arlington Callies, details, the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. R. A. Callies who began San Antonio’s MLK March in 1968.
Arlington Callies states on his website – www.themanbehindthemarch.com:
“Rev. Dr. R. A. Callies SR., began what is today, the largest Martin Luther King Jr. march in the nation. His greatest accomplishments was the organization of the MLK Plaza, where he and his organization raised money to have a life-size statue of Dr. King, and the monument of brotherhood erected on the plaza site.”
Arlington Callies’ participation in the communities MLK celebrations continues today. His community involvement never ends as he volunteers his time working with the San Antonio MLK commission, while also serving his church, Covenant Community Church.
You may visit www.themanbehindthemarch.com to purchase your copy and attend any upcoming book signings at The Twig Book Shop located at The Pearl.
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