The Million Man March was a historic 1995 gathering of African American men in Washington D.C., organized by Louis Farrakhan as principal organizer with multiple organizations and leaders participating, to mobilize Black political power and address social issues.
On October 16, 1995, African American men gathered on the National Mall in Washington D.C. for the Million Man March. Organized by Louis Farrakhan as the principal organizer, with multiple organizations and leaders participating, the march was intended to promote responsibility, atonement, and reconciliation in Black communities. Attendance figures were disputed: U.S. Park Police estimated approximately 400,000 attendees, while later estimates ranged substantially higher.
The March demonstrated the power of Black collective action. It influenced Black political organizing and community development for decades afterward.
Held October 16, 1995 on the National Mall
Organized by Louis Farrakhan as principal organizer
Attendance estimates ranged from approximately 400,000 (Park Police) to substantially higher
Influenced subsequent Black political organizing
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