Poor People's Campaign

Amazing Grace. Black woman with Afro standing in front of microphone on a podium.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Sep 9, 2019 12:59PM EDT

'Amazing Grace' and Poor People's Campaign Embark On Voter Registration Tour

The Aretha Franklin-focused documentary will screen for free in 22 states ahead of the general election.
People outside, standing in grass, holding white, black and red sign that reads, "Somebody's hurting our people, we won't be silent anymore."
Kenrya Rankin  May 14, 2018 4:36PM EDT

Poor People's Campaign Launches With March on Capitol Hill

The campaign’s list of demands directly address the issues of systemic racism and economic inequality.
Black man in black tuxedo with white shirt holds black microphone in front of purple screen
Sameer Rao  Dec 5, 2017 11:46AM EST

WATCH: Maxwell, Aloe Blacc Sing For Poor People's Campaign At 'We Are Here' Concert

Faith leaders, media personalities and musicians graced the Howard Theater stage to support the newly revived Poor People’s Campaign.
Four faith leaders holding papers standing in front of United Church of Christ.
catherine lizette gonzalez  Dec 4, 2017 3:07PM EST

Faith Leaders Revive MLK's 'Poor People's Campaign' 50 Years Later

Faith leaders around the country are recreating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s mass mobilization of working-class people.