On June 10, 1963, when myriads of peaceful protesters descended on the streets of Danville, they didn’t know they were walking in the footsteps of history and paving the way for equality.

DANVILLE, Va. Historians will tell you the importance of looking to the past to understand the current fight for racial equality and justice. Part of that past is a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement that happened in Danville on June 10, 1963. Thats when they marched from Bible Way on Grant Street over to here, and thats when people were beaten up. Theyre not saying from a racial standpoint that other people dont matter. Theyre saying that, also, Black Lives Matter, and thats important that Black people be inclusive of whatever youre doing.