Photo by E.W. Faircloth
Photo by E.W. Faircloth
(Washington, DC. -- October 16, 1995) Nearly a million African American men embrace in an expression of love and respect for each other. The Million Man March was a day for atonement, and commitment for black men.
"I pledge that from this day forward I will strive to love my brother as I love myself. I, from this day forward will strive to improve myself spiritually, morally, mentally, socially, politically, and economically for the benefit of myself, my family and my people. I pledge that I will strive to build houses, factories and enter into international trade for the good of myself, my family and my people.
I pledge that from this day forward I will never raise my hand with
a knife or gun to beat, cut, or shoot any member of my family or any human
being except in self-defense. I pledge from this day forward I will never
abuse my wife by striking her, disrespecting her, for she is , the mother
of my children and the producer of my future. I pledge that from this day
forward I will never engage in the abuse of children little boys or little
girls for sexual gratification. For I will let them grow in peace to be
strong men and women for the future of our people..."
-- Louis Farrakhan during his address
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E.W. Faircloth has placed his photographs from the Million Man March on the web. Wayne has been shooting for the past 25 years. He has been at the Philadelphia Daily News for 17 years. Having missed the 1963 March On Washington he felt compelled not to let this opportunity slip by.
You can e-mail him at: wayne@faircloth.org
Guest Photos
Kevin Muhammad and Darryl J. Brown attended the march also. Here is a photo sent to add to the collection.