On Oct. 16, 1995, the Million Man March, led by Minister Louis Farrakhan, brought hundreds of thousands of Black men to Washington, D.C., in a historic demonstration for equal justice. The march aimed to unite Black men in a commitment to community responsibility and empowerment.
At the event, participants took a pledge to become responsible, active members of their communities. Notable figures like Rosa Parks, Jesse Jackson, Cornel West, and Maya Angelou also attended.
“We are standing on the blood of our ancestors,” Farrakhan declared, honoring those who had suffered through slavery, lynching, and systemic oppression.
The march remains a powerful symbol of unity and self-determination within the Black community.
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