Today is the anniversary of the 1963 #MarchonWashington, a landmark event in the Civil Rights Movement when 260,000 people marched in D.C. to demand an end to Jim Crow and segregation. The March continues with the 2020 March on Washington going strong. 1/6) https://bit.ly/32tCDVS
Black Americans have been a part of the non-proliferation movement from the very beginning! Check out #FutureFirst fellow @_Raeghn blog post on Black excellence in nonproliferation. (2/6) https://bit.ly/2Yt6Q6r
The Movement for Black Lives is also hosting their annual Black National Convention on this anniversary, check out their website for more information: (3/6)
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Check out this #MustRead interview with @Jenkinsbd of Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security on the work of Black women in the nuclear space: (4/6) http://bit.ly/2IoNHK8
And, learn about the effects of nuclear weapons impact on environmental racism and the city of Detroit’s involvement in the Manhattan Project from our awesome #FutureFirst fellow Hawi: (5/6) https://bit.ly/3aSnkYO
On such an important day, it’s crucial to get involved and show your support. Join the virtual March, listen in on the BNC, or donate to your local mutual aid fund to show solidarity today! And, share this thread! (6/6)