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March On Washington
Washington, DC, USA | 28 August 2020

The families of the United States' most recent victims of police brutality will attend the 57th anniversary of the historic March on Washington, according to organizers. The March on Washington was where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963.

The families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Eric Garner will join Rev. Al Sharpton, founder and President of the NAN (National Action Network), Martin Luther King III, and civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, who is representing the family of George Floyd. 100,000 participants are expected.

The demonstration will begin at the Lincoln Memorial. Marchers will head to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.

Facilities Available:
LIVE STAND-UP POSITIONS
The Associated Press will deploy a satellite truck and live stand-up positions along the parade route.

CUSTOM LIVE SHOTS
AP's int'l affiliate reporter Philip Crowther will be on side and available for custom live coverage in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Luxembourgish.

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