While the public festival was in full swing, March On! also worked behind the scenes to create intentional opportunities for students. Students were invited to a special reception with Eric Holder and Joy Reid ahead of the Vivian Malone Awards, where they engaged in an inspiring conversation about courage and legacy. Thanks to a partnership with the Canady Foundation for the Arts (canadyfoundationarts), we are pleased to share a brief video of the exchange between Eric Holder and the students. After the reception, students received complimentary tickets to stay for the Vivian Malone Awards program—giving them the chance to experience the evening’s powerful tribute firsthand. At the Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DESA), students took part in a half-day of workshops with festival artists, exploring film, acting, and movement as tools for storytelling and social change. These moments reflect March On’s! deep commitment to empowering the next generation to carry the legacy forward ...