We tell the untold stories of the Civil Rights Movement, honoring those who paved the way, and connecting history to the future.
Unlock the Match – Make March On! Festival 2025 Possible! We’re excited to announce that March On! 2025 Festival will take place September 16–21 with the theme: March On! Health […]
MARCH ON!: A Power Boost for the Soul Thursday, April 24 | 7:00 PM ET | Virtual Feeling drained by today’s challenges? Take a moment to refuel your spirit and […]
On Monday, February 24, 2025, March On! hosted an exclusive virtual salon, From Page to Stage: Long Way Down, featuring MacArthur “Genius” Fellow and award-winning author Jason Reynolds in conversation […]
An inspiring tribute honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream live from the Apollo Theater, and a timely dialogue on the ongoing project of forging an equitable society. This annual […]
Relive the energy and excitement of March On! Festival 2024! From inspiring performances to unforgettable moments, this highlight reel captures the essence of the celebration. Watch as artists, creators, and […]
This event was a live taping of New York Public Radio’s nationally syndicated podcast, Notes From America With Kai Wright. Host Kai Wright and Justice Jackson talked one-on-one about her […]
March On! increases awareness of the untold events and unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Era and inspires a renewed passion for activism. By leveraging the power of film, music, scholarship, and the arts, the Festival shares important stories to connect the past, present, and future in the fight toward social change in America and throughout the world.
The 2024 March On! Festival shines a light on the untold stories of the Civil Rights Movement through powerful films and art. Join us for screenings, discussions, and performances that connect past struggles to today’s fight for justice.
The Festival continues its Competition for Emerging and Student filmmakers to submit short form content, both narrative and documentary, which focuses on civil rights movements, the civil rights era and social justice issues.
We champion equity, diversity, and inclusion in the film industry and beyond. Explore our initiatives, events, and resources dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices, fostering dialogue, and driving positive change. Join us as we strive to create a more inclusive and equitable world through the transformative power of film.
Unlock the Match – Make March On! Festival 2025 Possible! We’re excited to announce that March On! 2025 Festival will take place September 16–21 with the theme: March On! Health […]
MARCH ON!: A Power Boost for the Soul Thursday, April 24 | 7:00 PM ET | Virtual Feeling drained by today’s challenges? Take a moment to refuel your spirit and […]
Have you seen the slogan This Ain’t Yo Mama’s Civil Rights Movement? It is decidedly not one of my favorites, as it suggests the movement for nonviolent resistance of the […]
Armored up. That’s how U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson arrived at the second Trump inauguration. In the place of her jabot was a necklace of cascading white cowrie […]
This year’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commemoration on Sunday, January 19, presented by New York Public Radio and the world-famous Apollo Theater, in collaboration with March On!, has […]
Today, we kick off the celebration of Kwanzaa — a holiday created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, an African-American scholar and activist. Rooted in the harvest traditions of African […]
