freedom march
freedom march noun: a protest rally by people parading in public streets in opposition to racism and in support of civil rights, especially on behalf of African Americans and especially during the 1960s.
Noun
freedom march (plural freedom marches)
- A protest rally by people parading in public streets in opposition to racism and in support of civil rights, especially on behalf of African Americans and especially during the 1960s.
- Thought the mayor of the city refused to participate, the governor of the state remembered a "previous engagement," newspaper editorials chided that it was "unnecessary" and cloudy skies threatened a downpour, a Freedom March in Cleveland was a success.1963 Aug. 1, "25,000 in Cleveland March; Mayor Stays Away," Jet, p. 6 (Google preview)
- Brazil has never lynched a Negro, suffered a race riot, had a sit-in protest or hosted a freedom march.1965 Sept., Ezra Bell Thompson, "Does Amalgamation Work in Brazil?", Ebony, p. 33 (Google preview)
Forms of freedom march
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Words formed from freedom march
- freedom marcher
Questions about freedom march
- What does freedom march mean?
- Freedom march means a protest rally by people parading in public streets in opposition to racism and in support of civil rights, especially on behalf of African Americans and especially during the 1960s.
- What part of speech is freedom march?
- Freedom march is a noun.
- What is the plural of freedom march?
- The plural of freedom march is freedom marches.
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