On Oct. 15, Washington, D.C. will play home to the Million More Movement, the tenth anniversary celebration of the Million Man March from Oct. 16, 1995.

‘The Million Man March united mostly African-American males to change their communities,’ said Mark Muhammad, a representative with the Local Organizing Committee of CNY.

The Million Man March focused on atonement, recognition and responsibility.

‘This year, however, is a call for all men, women and children. The human family is invited,’ said Muhammad.

The focus shifts to reparation and to repair the damage that has been done by 300 years of slavery and 50 years of abuse. With the additional damage caused by the hurricane, the victims must also be addressed.

The Million More Movement spreads over three days. Friday will be for fasting and praying, the rally in the nation’s capital takes place Saturday and an Ecumenical Service in the Washington, D.C. area occurs Sunday.

The Local Organizing Committee of Central New York, along with The Black Voice and the Student African-American Society, will sponsor a free bus ride for Syracuse students on a first come, first serve basis.

For further information, visit the official Million More Movement Web site at millionmoremovement.com.

Published on October 12, 2005 at 12:00 pm