In the late 20th century and early 21st century, similar marches followed in the wake of the Million Man March. On October 16, 2000, the Million Family March was held to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Million Man March. Read the rest of this entry »
Women were excluded from participating in the event, but were instead asked to observe a “day of absence”—by not going to work and not shopping or spending any money on that day. This was done as a show of support for the men who were participating in the rally, and also as a demonstration of the economic power of African Americans. Read the rest of this entry »
The Millions More March was held on October 14, 2005, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Million Man March. Both rallies called for African Americans’ increased individual responsibility and community involvement. Read the rest of this entry »
The name goombay is a Bantu word for a goatskin drum that is beaten with the hands; it also refers to music associated with the drum. Goombay has been celebrated by African slaves in the Caribbean for centuries (see also Goombay!). Read the rest of this entry »
