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Seeing Economic Justice for All

In early 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders continued plans for a Poor People’s Campaign. It would take place in the spring in Washington, D.C. The poor and those in solidarity with them would take up temporary residence and march peacefully on the Capitol and advocate for substantial anti-poverty legislation from Congress. They would demand jobs, healthcare and decent housing.
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Stephanie Schroeder

Stephanie is an assistant professor of social studies education at Pennsylvania State University. Her research interests include democratic and citizenship education, pre-service teacher education and social studies education.
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Sheri Cash

Cash is dedicated to educating high school students about the many perspectives of American history. Living with a disability, Sheri embraces diversity in South Carolina with her husband, daughter, adopted son, two dogs and two goats!