Thousands gather for the Million Man March and it was a beautiful sight. There were not only African American men but African American Women as well as other ethnics.
Minister Louis Farrakhan, organizer and Nation of Islam leader, spoke on abortion, politics and self respect.
Before a thousands outside of the Capitol, Farrakhan, said people must appreciate and love themselves more. He especially geared this message to women.
“You should never call another woman a bitch,” “Get that word out of our language.”
He also spoke on the issue of abortion. He stated that women have the right to decide what happens with their bodies, “but it would be so tragic if the next Sitting Bull was aborted,” or if Malcolm X, Martin Luther King or Jesus “was flushed away.”
Farrakhan said his own mother tried to abort him three times unsuccessfully.
He also stated that people should stop using limiting labels to describe themselves.
“If I ask you your nationality, you’ll point to some little spot on the map that you think defines you … ‘I’m from Georgia’ – well good for you. ‘I’m from Jamaica, mon,’ ” he said, getting a laugh from the crowd. “You are defined by the nature in which you were created.”
Farrakhan also decided to addressed old rumors and clear the air that he may have had something to do with the February 1965 assassination of Malcolm X.
“Let’s deal with it,” Farrakhan said, calling on the FBI to make public all it’s files on Malcolm X. “Don’t redact a damn thing and let the people see what really happened to Malcolm.”
Farrakhan said “some Muslims were involved.” Three members of the Nation of Islam were convicted in the murder.
Meanwhile a lot of those in attendance should up to witness and experience a proud moment in history and to share it with their love ones and those around them. Among the crowd were celebrities due as Common, Snoop Dogg, JCole and Dave Chappelle to name a few.
The theme was “Justice or Else”.” This wasn’t just for African Americans, but for Native Americans, Latinos, women, soldiers and other ethnics.
What a great moment!