This summer, on August 28, people from across the US and Canada will converge on Washington to commemorate the 50th anniversary of this historic occasion. Our company, MS Touring, is organizing a trip to Washington in collaboration with the Ontario Chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists. We will leave Toronto by motorcoach on the morning of Saturday August 24 and return in the evening on Thursday August 29. While in Washington, we will participate in the March, as well as other commemorative events. In addition, we will take a Black History Tour of Washington, visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture's exhibit "Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863 and the March on Washington, 1963", and view the art exhibit by renowned African American artist Faith Ringgold “American People, Black Light:" at the national Museum of Women in the Arts.
50th Anniversary of The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
This summer, on August 28, people from across the US and Canada will converge on Washington to commemorate the 50th anniversary of this historic occasion. Our company, MS Touring, is organizing a trip to Washington in collaboration with the Ontario Chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists. We will leave Toronto by motorcoach on the morning of Saturday August 24 and return in the evening on Thursday August 29. While in Washington, we will participate in the March, as well as other commemorative events. In addition, we will take a Black History Tour of Washington, visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture's exhibit "Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863 and the March on Washington, 1963", and view the art exhibit by renowned African American artist Faith Ringgold “American People, Black Light:" at the national Museum of Women in the Arts.
We hope you will join us on this historic tour. Attached is a poster outlining costs and reservation details. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now.
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