Which activist was instrumental in organizing the 1963 March on Washington and was a key advisor on labor rights?
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Correct answer: A. Philip Randolph
A. Philip Randolph had planned a march in 1941 and finally realized his vision in 1963. He was a pioneer in the labor movement and pushed for economic justice alongside racial equality.
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