CBS Sunday Morning Season 28 Episode 48 Today We March

In the 48th episode of the 28th season of CBS Sunday Morning, entitled "Today We March," the show explores different perspectives and aspects of the history and present state of marching.

The episode starts by taking a look at the history of marching as a form of protest. It showcases how marching has been used as a means of peaceful protest to bring change and justice to various causes throughout history. For instance, it highlights the Civil Rights Movement and the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, which was a pivotal event in the movement that saw Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Importantly, the show emphasizes how the peaceful nature of these protests through marching is what made them powerful in achieving change.

The episode also examines the power of marching in bringing attention to issues. For example, the Women's March in 2017, which took place on the day after President Trump's inauguration, saw millions of women and allies come together to advocate for women's rights and to reject Trump's values. The show highlights interviews with a few protesters who discuss the positive experiences they had while being part of the march.

In a related segment, the show takes a look at the role of music in marches, and how it unites people and amplifies their messages. The segment includes interviews with musicians who have been part of protests and the role they played in orchestrating and conducting the crowd through their music.

Throughout the episode, a few different angles are explored. The show also examines other types of marches and their relevance in society. For example, they show marches during funeral processions, sports games, and military events.

Another aspect of the episode is the importance of marching to various social groups, like the LGBTQ community. The show includes interviews with various queer people discussing their various perspectives on protesting and their experiences of being part of the community's larger events.

The episode also touches on how the pandemic has affected the ability to march and rally for causes. Since social distancing measures must be upheld, people are increasingly getting creative, opting for hybrid events involving online platforms, with those who attend doing so whilst following the Covid-19 protocols. The show features interviews with organizers of such events and finds out how they have managed the limitations.

Lastly, the episode closes with a discussion with the very young people who perhaps will be at the forefront of tomorrow's protests. Children were invited onto the segment to share their views about what they think activism means and the type of change they want to see. The interviewees are confident and driven, and their ideas and experiences provide a poignant conclusion to the show and suggest that an era of empowered protest from young people is soon to be underway.

Overall, the episode showcases marching as an essential activity for those who want to bring change to society peacefully while allowing the audience to connect with the people from various backgrounds and events portraying the multifaceted nature of marching.