Avery , who was 15 years old at the time , was no stranger to the dark side of the civil rights movement . Kennedy almost did n't know about ` ` the dream '' and had to fight to be included on the speakers ' list . Having Hollywood stars attend helped ease Kennedy fears about march .
Kennedy almost did n't know about ` ` the dream '' and had to fight to be included on the speakers ' list . Having Hollywood stars attend helped ease Kennedy fears about march .