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Scarlett Johansson, America Ferrera and other notable people delivered speeches on equal rights during the Women's March on Washington. | USA TODAY

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By age 25, John Lewis was a veteran of the Civil Rights Movement. He had taken part in sit-ins, Freedom Rides, the March on Washington, voter registration drives, and was the national chairman of SNCC. At age 23, he was the youngest speaker at the march and the most uncompromising in his demand for “freedom now.” He was asked to tone down his speech to avoid offending Congress and the president. Lewis was one of the original thirteen Congress of Racial Equity (CORE) Freedom Riders and helped lea

16K views · 61 reactions | On August 28th, 1963, approximately...

There is a long tradition of musicians using their artistic talents and public profile to educate audiences and inspire social action. Some artists fight for social change throughout their careers because they believe their public prominence brings a social responsibility. Others may be moved to speak out on a particular topic or situation. And activism often influences the music itself, as well as how and where artists perform. Musicians as activists play a crucial role in encouraging social ac