On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther KIng Jr., a prominent African-American civil rights activist, helped to lead the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The March was an attempt at advocating equality between African-Americans and white American citizens. With a rally more than 250,000 protestors strong, King attempted to stand against oppression and discrimination at Washington D.C., while simultaneously proving how collaboration and unity is possible for the country. At the podium of the Lincoln memorial, ten representatives who were sponsoring the organization gave speeches to the silent and attentive sea of people. One by one they each conveyed their ideas and wishes for the country. The last to speak was King. His speech touched the hearts of every participant at the march. King, careful yet affirmative with his words, described to the country a society that the people were longing for. He made known his wishes of a day where “little black boys and little black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers”. King’s speech moved the audience while increasing awareness of the oppression that African-Americans were tired of facing. This movement helped to serve as a catalyst for the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.