Tens of thousands of people gathered on the National Mall this past Saturday for the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. Joined by labor leaders, civil rights luminaries and top political officials, it was a chance to commemorate racial progress in America and rally support for more. For many attendees, however, it was also an opportunity to relive a collective, seminal moment that they took part in half a century ago.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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