Million Man March

Who?

• Large number of African Americans
• Called by Louis Farrakhan (leader of the religious group Nation of Islam)
• National African American Leadership Summit + local chapters of NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) = Million Man March Organizing Committee

What?

• One of the modern events in the Civil Rights Movement.
• A march promoting unity and atonement of African American males through various inspirational speeches given.
• Nearly 1.1 million participants = one of the largest gatherings of its time.

When/Where?

• Took place in Washington D.C., our nation's captiol
• Took place on October 16, 1995

Purpose

• Political demonstration to depict a different picture of African American males.
• Instill a sense of responsibility in African American males to improve treatment of the race.
• Serve as a sort of spiritual renewal.

Notable Speakers

• “Let our choices be for life, for protecting our women, our children, keeping our brothers free of drugs, free of crime.” -Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.
• Maya Angelou "Million Man March Poem"
• Rosa Parks, Minister Louis Farrakhan, etc.