Million Man March

The Million Man March was an African American march of protest and unity convened by Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan in Washington, DC on October 16, 1995. The actual number of participants is disputed by critics. The event included efforts to register African Americans to vote in US Elections and increase black involvement in volunteerism and community activism. Speakers also offered a strong criticism of the conservative offensive of Republicans after the 1994 congressional elections (most notably the Contract with America), characterized as an attack on programs like welfare, Medicaid, housing programs, student aid programs and education programs.

See also

• Million Mom March, gun violence awareness group
• Million Dads March, worldwide network of activists and advocates
• Million Worker March, response to jobs lost under the George W. Bush administration
• Millions More Movement, launched by a broad coalition of Black leaders to mark the commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the historic Million Man March.
• Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement
• John Allen Muhammad