Juneteenth - Ralph Abernathy made June 19 the "Solidarity Day of the Poor People’s Campaign"
Time: Wednesday Jun 19, 1968
Place: U.S.
Details: It soon saw a revival as black people began tying their struggle to that of ending slavery. In Atlanta, some campaigners for equality wore Juneteenth buttons. During the 1968 Poor People's Campaign to Washington, DC, called by Rev. Ralph Abernathy, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference made June 19 the "Solidarity Day of the Poor People’s Campaign".
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