He called for Black self-reliance, admonishing of dysfunctional politicians and implored Black men to first atone for the wrongs committed against Black women while focusing squarely on tackling issues related to police brutality and ending discrimination in the inner cities. Although women were not the target audience, many ignored formality of an invitation to join the gender trender. In a packed coach, I found a seat amidst all ages of Black men I feared would question my intention of travelling as an uninvited guest to an event that specifically summoned one million men. Also in the mix, daring white women who ignored the selective process by showing up. Despite torrential rains here, on the 25th anniversary, generations marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to commemorate the Million Man March.

Source: Ethiopian News October 20, 2020 13:30 UTC