On October 16, 1995, Washington D.C. witnessed one of the largest gatherings in American history – the “Million Man March.” This week marks the 29th anniversary of this historic event that left an indelible mark on African American unity and family values.
The Million Man March, organized by Louis Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam, brought together an estimated 850,000 to 1.1 million African American men on the National Mall.
The event aimed to promote spiritual renewal, personal responsibility, and the improvement of the African American community.
Minister Verbon Muhammad, leader of Mosque #99 in Monroe, Louisiana, was among the attendees. He traveled with six busloads of Black men from Northeast Louisiana, responding to the call for atonement and leadership.
“We left the Million Man March with the spirit of atonement, reconciliation, and taking responsibility,” Minister Muhammad recalled. He emphasized that the march inspired millions of Black men to “be better fathers, husbands, brothers to our women, family and community.”
The impact of the Million Man March was…
