The Million Man March of 1995 Brought Love and Brotherhood to DC | Washington in the '90s

Learn about the powerful demonstrations that unfolded on Washington, DC's National Mall in the 1990s. The decade witnessed a series of significant marches, including the March for Women's Lives in 1992, drawing 750,000 demonstrators, and the 1993 march for gay rights, attended by nearly a million people. However, the event that captured the nation's attention was the Million Man March in 1995, organized by Minister Louis Farrakhan. Controversial yet impactful, the march aimed to promote unity, responsibility, and accountability among African-American men, leaving a profound sense of brotherhood and hope for a different future. Despite debates about the exact numbers in attendance, the march resonated with a powerful message: "We matter." This video is part of WETA's WASHINGTON IN THE 90s documentary, which captures the history of Washington, DC during the 1990s. This historical documentary captures a pivotal era of DC history, when the city transitioned from a period of crisis to a period of opportunity.
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[@joemadison5527]

I was 1 in a Million.

[@jdtroup198683]

This one was close I was only 8 yrs old and a journalist told me "Why they were marching". My answer shocked the journalist.

[@WETAPBS]

What did you say?

[@Thunderchild-gz4gc]

You said and did nothing

[@steviealvaalbany2730]

Cuz my daddy said so

[@Elwrt455]

I was enlisted in the Active Duty Navy and the encouragement that I felt ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@rhondagilliam2438]

I was there with my husband and Muslim brothers and sisters from the mosque I belong to there was more then a million. However It ment. More of then that Love Unity in progress history .No black leader had ever done that so y’all Jan6 people need to remember how you felt that day , MINISTER FARRAKHAN HAS TRUE POWER FROM GOD REMEMBER THAT
DR. Turn your back on your own for a dollar well we all had dollars that day for our movement

[@OrissafreefromCOVph3ri]

My elderly Indian Grandma cousin give respect or leave off the email a message from Richmond Virginia she is Jennifer Lopez and Vanessa Williams cousin to🤔😲🤣😂

[@yo3rdtier128]

I was 1 in a Million.

[@petergreen5337]

❤May Allah reward you ameen