Biden and Harris to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington with Meeting with King’s Family
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are meeting with the family of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. The meeting, held in the Oval Office, is a private event and was not included on the president’s public schedule. In an opinion piece, Biden highlighted his administration’s efforts to advance King’s dream of a society where a person’s character outweighs perceptions based on skin color. He also referenced a recent racist attack and called for the rejection of a zero-sum game mentality, emphasizing that America is big enough for everyone to succeed. The meeting and Biden’s remarks at a reception are seen as opportunities to appeal to Black voters. However, Biden has faced challenges in fulfilling key promises to this group, including voting rights and policing reform. The 1963 March on Washington played a significant role in advancing civil rights legislation, but racial inequality persists.
