October 16, 1995 - The Million Man March takes place in Washington, D.C. Over 400,000 people gather in Washington D.C. to march.
- Organized by Louis Farrakhan and Ben Chavis, the march calls public attention to the plight of the black man.
- Many Charlotte residents use the event to reaffirm their commitment to their community.
- Antoine X of Charlotte [1] says the Nation of Islam helped him put a life of crime behind him. He joined the movement while in jail in July of 1995.
- Ahmad Daniels [2] leads a pledge at a rally before the Million Man March.
Event Date:
October 16, 1995
Event Type:
90s Charlotte 1990-1999
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Event Date Field:
Monday, January 1, 2018