60 years ago tonight, hundreds of thousands of americans of all races marched on washington, calling for equality for black people and fighting against hate. they spoke the words of hope and they saying the music that still transcends. from blowin in the wind to we shall overcome, those lyrics, just as poignant, struggle just as real. that song, that includes songs inspired by the march as well. soul legend sam cooke was motivated by the crowds, the speech, and the dream. he wrote one of the most iconic civil rights anthems in american history. it s one that s been covered over and over and over again.
of thousands of americans of all races marched on washington. calling for equality for black people in fighting against hate. they spoke the words of hope, and they sing the music that is still transcends. from blowing in the wind to we shall overcome. those lyrics, just as poignant, the struggle just as real. that is some, that includes songs inspired by the march as well. so legend sam cook was motivated by the crowds, the speech and the dream, when he wrote one of the most iconic civil rights anthems in american history. it s one that has been covered over and over and over again.