"Few Students Join in Rally For Civil Rights", April 13, 2000

Civil rights veterans expressed concern over college students' lack of interest and participation in the civil rights movement. The 40th anniversary of the Black student rights movement in Atlanta and the 32nd anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination witnessed low attendance at significant commemorations. Seasoned activists acknowledged that activism has typically been limited to high-profile events and that there has always been a shortage of activists on the day-to-day grind. Some students in attendance expressed their desire to become involved in social issues, seeking guidance from their elders on contributing to change in a world seemingly less focused on activism.