The March on Washington was a March for Jobs and Freedom. There are still too many people who are unemployed or underemployed in America - they're black, white, Latino, Native American and Asian American.
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The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Voting is a crucial and peaceful way to influence change in society.
John Lewis emphasizes the importance of voting as a means of exercising power and effecting change without resorting to violence. This quote reflects the belief that every individual's vote can contribute significantly to the democratic process and lead to social progress, highlighting the profound impact of civic engagement.
Themes
VotePowerNonviolentToolChange
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about civic responsibility, one could invoke this quote to inspire an audience to register to vote.
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