On June 23, 1963, the Detroit Walk to Freedom took place, drawing an estimated 125,000 participants, making it the largest civil rights demonstration in the United States at that time. Organized by Reverend C.L. Franklin and other leaders, the march aimed to protest racial discrimination and advocate for civil rights. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered an early version of his famous \”I Have a Dream\” speech during the event. The march highlighted the civil rights issues in the North and served as a precursor to the March on Washington later that year. Wikipedia
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