Civil Rights Demonstration for Fair Employment and Housing Legislation, Washington, D.C. 14 - 1963

Arthur Ellis's "Civil Rights Demonstration for Fair Employment and Housing Legislation, Washington, D.C." (1963) is a powerful photojournalism piece that captures the energy and resolve of the Civil Rights Movement. The black and white image shows a massive crowd gathered in Washington, D.C. for a demonstration demanding equal rights and fair housing. The densely packed participants hold signs with slogans like "Freedom Now!" and "Democratic Central Comm. for Civil Rights." The image is a stark reminder of the struggle for equality that characterized this period in American history.