30 years on: We were there — we remember the Million Man March

One million deep. One million strong. One million proud.

On Monday, Oct. 16, 1995, more than 1 million men converged at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in a powerful demonstration of unity, responsibility, and hope for Black people — and all people. The Million Man March wasn’t just an event; it was a turning point in society; a statement not only to the United States, but to the rest of the world, suggesting that Black and Brown men would and will stand in solidarity, demanding justice, healing, and progress. Four men out of those million spoke to the AmNews, reflecting on the day and how it affected them.

Andre T. Mitchell-Mann: A call to action and community transformation

For Andre T. Mitchell-Mann, founder of the community organization Man Up, Inc. in Brooklyn, the Million M