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My 20 Colorized Photos Of The Civil Rights Movement In 1963

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Fifty-seven years ago today, on August 28th, 1963, a whole generation marched on America's capital demanding equal rights and opportunities for black Americans. Today, I'm giving away a set of high-resolution, full-color, colorized images for free on Unsplash—it's the first time ever the public has been able to see them. All of these colorized photographs can now be shared, used, and modified for free under the terms of the Unsplash Licence.

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#1

Civil Rights March On Washington

Civil Rights March On Washington

Original black and white negative by Warren K. Leffler. Taken August 28th, 1963, Washington D.C, United States.

Final score:

39points

Jessica 4 years ago

everyone looks so nice!

9points

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#2

Angela Davis, Half-Length Portrait

Angela Davis, Half-Length Portrait

Original black and white negative by Bernard Gotfryd. Taken 1974, United States.

Final score:

38points

postboredom 4 years ago

An amazing woman

6points

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#3

The View Of The Huge Crowd From The Lincoln Memorial To The Washington Monument During The March On Washington

The View Of The Huge Crowd From The Lincoln Memorial To The Washington Monument During The March On Washington

Original black and white negative by Warren K. Leffler. Taken August 28th, 1963, Washington D.C, United States.

Final score:

37points

Awesome horse lover 4 years ago

That must’ve taken hours

8points

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#4

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And Mathew Ahmann In A Crowd

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And Mathew Ahmann In A Crowd

Original black and white negative by Rowland Scherman. Taken August 28th, 1963, Washington D.C, United States.

Final score:

36points

Jessica 4 years ago

I love seeing People of both races come together.

12points

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#5

Marchers With Signs At The March On Washington

Marchers With Signs At The March On Washington

Original black and white negative by Marion S. Trikosko. Taken August 28th, 1963, Washington D.C, United States.

Final score:

33points

Jessica 4 years ago

its been 57 years and still no change

7points

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#6

Martin Luther King Press Conference

Martin Luther King Press Conference

Original black and white negative by Marion S. Trikosko. Taken August 26th, 1964, Washington D.C, United States.

Final score:

32points

IrishGirl 4 years ago

all the words, all the depth of feeling, all the inspiration that was taken from us

6points

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#7

Poor People's March At Washington Monument And Lincoln Memorial

Poor People's March At Washington Monument And Lincoln Memorial

Original black and white negative by Warren K. Leffler. Taken June 19th, 1968, Washington D.C, United States.

Final score:

31points

Odette Boisvert 4 years ago

this one is superb!!

6points

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#8

African American Demonstrators Outside The White House, With Signs "We Demand The Right To Vote, Everywhere" And Signs Protesting Police Brutality Against Civil Rights Demonstrators In Selma, Alabama

African American Demonstrators Outside The White House, With Signs "We Demand The Right To Vote, Everywhere" And Signs Protesting Police Brutality Against Civil Rights Demonstrators In Selma, Alabama

Original black and white negative by Warren K. Leffler. Taken March 12th, 1965, Washington D.C, United States.

Final score:

29points

IrishGirl 4 years ago

so tragic that this could be a snapshot of now... :(

4points

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#9

Young Women With Signs Raised Behind Them At The March On Washington

Young Women With Signs Raised Behind Them At The March On Washington

Original black and white negative by Marion S. Trikosko. Taken August 28th, 1963, Washington D.C, United States.

Final score:

28points

Zoe White 4 years ago

and nothing's changed

4points

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#10

Negro Voting In Cardoza

Negro Voting In Cardoza

Original black and white negative by Marion S. Trikosko. Taken November 3rd, 1964, Washington D.C, United States.

Final score:

27points

IrishGirl 4 years ago

her smile! ♡

7points

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#11

John Lewis Speaking At A Meeting Of American Society Of Newspaper Editors, Statler Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.c.

John Lewis Speaking At A Meeting Of American Society Of Newspaper Editors, Statler Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.c.

Original black and white negative by Marion S. Trikosko. Taken April 16th, 1964, Washington D.C, United States.

Final score:

26points

Chris DiFonso 4 years ago

RIP, Congressman Lewis

8points

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#12

Demonstrators Sit, With Their Feet In The Reflecting Pool, During The March On Washington

Demonstrators Sit, With Their Feet In The Reflecting Pool, During The March On Washington

Original black and white negative by Warren K. Leffler. Taken August 28th, 1963, Washington D.C, United States.

Final score:

25points

Heather Hayllar 4 years ago

It seems they had little that was good to reflect on!

4points

#13

Malcolm X Waits At Martin Luther King Press Conference, Head-And-Shoulders Portrait

Malcolm X Waits At Martin Luther King Press Conference, Head-And-Shoulders Portrait

Original black and white negative by Marion S. Trikosko. Taken March 26th, 1964, Washington D.C, United States.

Final score:

25points

#14

Demonstrators Marching In The Street Holding Signs During The March On Washington

Demonstrators Marching In The Street Holding Signs During The March On Washington

Original black and white negative by Marion S. Trikosko. Taken August 28th, 1963, Washington D.C, United States.

Final score:

24points

Odette Boisvert 4 years ago

the ray of sun on their shoes... on point!

5points

#15

Core-Sponsored Demonstration At Realtor Office Of Picture Floor Plans, Inc.

Core-Sponsored Demonstration At Realtor Office Of Picture Floor Plans, Inc.

Original black and white negative by the Seattle Police Department. Taken May 4th, 1964, Seattle, Washington State, United States.

Final score:

23points

IrishGirl 4 years ago

yet, redlining continues to this day

4points

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#16

Bus Leaving Near The Washington Monument, After The March On Washington

Bus Leaving Near The Washington Monument, After The March On Washington

Original black and white negative by Marion S. Trikosko. Taken August 28th, 1963, Washington D.C, United States.

Final score:

21points

Jody Brown 4 years ago

Look how clean they left it. So respectful.

9points

#17

Drinking Fountain On The County Courthouse Lawn, Halifax, North Carolina

Drinking Fountain On The County Courthouse Lawn, Halifax, North Carolina

Original black and white negative by John Vachon. Taken April, 1938, Halifax, North Carolina, United States.

Final score:

21points

Odette Boisvert 4 years ago

everytime I see something like that my heart sink...

9points

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#18

Leaders Of The March Leading Marchers Down The Street

Leaders Of The March Leading Marchers Down The Street

Original black and white negative taken August 28th, 1963, Washington D.C, United States. Photographer unknown.

Final score:

20points

#19

Thurgood Marshall, Attorney For The Naacp

Thurgood Marshall, Attorney For The Naacp

Original black and white negative by Thomas J. O'Halloran. Taken September 17th, 1957, Washington D.C, United States.

Final score:

19points

deanna woods 4 years ago

First black Supreme Court Justice.

6points

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#20

Negro Going In Colored Entrance Of Movie House On Saturday Afternoon, Belzoni, Mississippi Delta, Mississippi

Negro Going In Colored Entrance Of Movie House On Saturday Afternoon, Belzoni, Mississippi Delta, Mississippi

Original black and white negative by Marion Post Wolcott. Taken October, 1939, Belzoni, MS, United States.

Final score:

17points

bryguy 4 years ago

"When you drink a Dr pepper you drink a bite to eat" ????whattttt????

9points

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WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago

28-08-1963 was nearly the same as 28-08-2020 for black people. The only difference is that in 1963 the US had a president who was trying to unite the country instead of a racist narcissist megalomaniac preaching racial inequality, violence and who is trying the best he can to make the United States the most divided nation in the world where white fights black, poor are oppressed by the rich and left and right are willing to murder each other over their political beliefs. His "Make America Great Again" scheme surely paid off.

23points

postboredom 4 years ago

Wish everybody understood this

6points

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𝕂𝕚𝕥-𝕂𝕒𝕥 4 years ago

these are amazing O.O

5points

MissJenny 4 years ago (edited)

There was one female speaker at the March on Washington in 1963. That woman was the fabulous Ms. Josephine Baker! She deserves so much recognition. Please read about her. The life she lived was absolutely incredible. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/march-on-washington-had-one-female-speaker-josephine-baker/2011/08/08/gIQAHqhBaJ_story.html

3points

MissJenny 4 years ago

And another article: https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/1963-josephine-baker-speech-march-washington/#:~:text=In%201963%2C%20at%20the%20age,at%20the%20March%20on%20Washington.&text=Baker%20spoke%20just%20before%20Dr,I%20Have%20a%20Dream%E2%80%9D%20oration.

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WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago

28-08-1963 was nearly the same as 28-08-2020 for black people. The only difference is that in 1963 the US had a president who was trying to unite the country instead of a racist narcissist megalomaniac preaching racial inequality, violence and who is trying the best he can to make the United States the most divided nation in the world where white fights black, poor are oppressed by the rich and left and right are willing to murder each other over their political beliefs. His "Make America Great Again" scheme surely paid off.

23points

postboredom 4 years ago

Wish everybody understood this

6points

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𝕂𝕚𝕥-𝕂𝕒𝕥 4 years ago

these are amazing O.O

5points

MissJenny 4 years ago (edited)

There was one female speaker at the March on Washington in 1963. That woman was the fabulous Ms. Josephine Baker! She deserves so much recognition. Please read about her. The life she lived was absolutely incredible. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/march-on-washington-had-one-female-speaker-josephine-baker/2011/08/08/gIQAHqhBaJ_story.html

3points

MissJenny 4 years ago

And another article: https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/1963-josephine-baker-speech-march-washington/#:~:text=In%201963%2C%20at%20the%20age,at%20the%20March%20on%20Washington.&text=Baker%20spoke%20just%20before%20Dr,I%20Have%20a%20Dream%E2%80%9D%20oration.

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