Synopsis

The assignment demanded an account of the March on Washington, yet his work received a failing grade, prompting a revision. He discovered, to his surprise, that his family held a wealth of knowledge about the event, far surpassing anything found in textbooks. Meanwhile, Vanessa wrestled with the courage to ask a boy to the homecoming dance. Earle Hyman portrayed Russell, while Clarice Taylor embodied Anna. Joe Williams played Al Hanks, and Ethel Ayler took on the role of Carrie Hanks.