The photograph shows an elderly man in a dark suit speaking at several assembled microphones; a button referencing the March on Washington is visible on his lapel. To his left and right stand several men, including Black and white participants, listening to his remarks. The background with leafy trees and the informal setup suggest a press station or a stop outside the central event area. Such microphone situations were common on August 28, 1963, as numerous representatives of civil rights organizations made statements to media representatives. The image documents the organizational and communicative aspect of the March, which, in addition to the rally at the Lincoln Memorial, was also characterized by public statements from its leadership figures.