‘We Want to Recover that Spirit’: DC Reverend Recalls the Million Man March 30 Years Later

‘We want to recover that spirit’: DC reverend recalls the Million Man March 30 years later

Thirty years ago, hundreds of thousands of Black men attended the Million Man March in D.C. This weekend, celebrations marking the anniversary of the demonstration are being held around the region. Ahead of the celebrations set for Saturday, the Rev. Willie Wilson of the Union Temple Church in Southeast D.C. reflected on the work done at his church to make the event happen, and the celebrations they’ve been holding throughout the week in the lea…

Wichita community leaders honor ‘Million Man March’ anniversary by uplifting students

On October 16, 1995, the largest recorded gathering of African American men took place at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Baltimore community recognizes 30th Anniversary of Million Man March

Baltimore community members and leaders gathered in Druid Hill Park on Oct. 16 with prayer and drumming to honor the 30th anniversary of the Million Man March. The weekend’s events celebrate unity, reflection and the legacy of the historic gathering.

Reflecting on 30 years since the Million Man March

The two Queens men were at the demonstration.

D’Angelo and the Million Man March 30 Years Later

The Million Man March was a moment, not a movement, the way D’Angelo’s creative path was a series of moments, and now he is our memories.

Brother Hakeem Muhammad: An international perspective on the Million Man March

European Student Regional Minister of the Nation of Islam (NOI), Brother Hakeem Muhammad, highlighted the global impact of the Million Man March. He remembered joining other people from across the country in a hall via satellite to internationalize the march — Farrakhan had told him to stay in the United Kingdom. “The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan is the greatest brother we could ever wish for. He has a divine side to him,” Muhammad said. “…