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CER26-0088 • 2025

Million Man March 30th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2025

Million Man March 30th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2025

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Sponsor
Felder
Last action
2025-10-07
Official status
Withdrawn
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details about the resolution's impact on civic participation, voter registration, and community development initiatives. These points are based on historical context rather than the specific content of this resolution.

Million Man March Anniversary Recognition

This resolution honors the 30th anniversary of the Million Man March, a historic event that took place in Washington D.C. on October 16, 1995.

What This Bill Does

  • Honors and recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Million Man March.
  • Acknowledges the importance of the Million Man March for unity, atonement, and responsibility among Black men in America.
  • Commends the legacy of social justice, family responsibility, community service, and spiritual renewal that the event represents.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The people who participated in or were inspired by the Million Man March.
  • Residents of Washington D.C. as the resolution is sponsored by local council members.

Terms To Know

Million Man March
A large peaceful demonstration that took place on October 16, 1995, in Washington D.C., organized to promote unity and social justice among Black men.
Civic expression
The act of expressing opinions or ideas related to community issues through public gatherings like the Million Man March.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution is ceremonial and does not create new laws or allocate funds.
  • It only recognizes an event from the past and its ongoing legacy, without specific actions required by individuals or organizations.

Bill History

  1. 2025-10-07 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Retained by the Council

  2. 2025-10-03 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Withdrawn

  3. 2025-10-02 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    CER26-0088 Introduced by Councilmember Felder at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Million Man March 30th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2025

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Councilmember Christina Henderson

Councilmember Janeese Lewis George

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Councilmember Wendell Felder

Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr.

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Councilmember Charles Allen

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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 3
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 8
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To honor and recognize the 30th Anniversary of the Million Man March, a historic demonstration 13
for unity, atonement, and responsibility that took place on the National Mall in the District of 14
Columbia on October 16, 1995. 15
WHEREAS, on October 16, 1995, thousands of Black men from across the United States 16
gathered peacefully on the National Mall for the Million Man March, one of the largest 17
demonstrations in American history; 18
WHEREAS, the Million Man March was organized chiefly by Minister Louis Farrakhan 19
with the aid of other leaders such as Benjamin Chavis Jr., the National African American 20
Leadership Summit, and other Grassroot organizers and Black Faith Leaders; 21
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Million Man March was to emphasize spiritual renewal, 22
family responsibility, community service, and social justice, inspiriting millions of individuals 23
nationwide to commit to personal and collective uplift; 24
WHEREAS, the District of Columbia served as the host city for this historic gathering, 25
which showcased the power of peaceful assembly and the enduring importance of the nation’s 26
capital as the center of civic expression; 27

WHEREAS, the March generated long-lasting impacts, including increased civic 28
participation, voter registration efforts, and community development initiatives that continue to 29
influence movements for racial and social justice today; 30
WHEREAS, 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Million Man March, providing an 31
opportunity for the District of Colombia to commemorate this defining moment in American 32
history, to reflect on its legacy and to honor the ongoing struggle for equality and justice; and 33
WHEREAS, the Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the Million Man March 34
as a milestone in the continuing pursuit of justice, unity, and empowerment for Black 35
communities in the District and nationwide: 36
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this 37
resolution may be cited as the “Million Man March 30th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 38
2025.” 39
Sec.2. The Council of the District of Columbia honors and recognizes the 30th 40
Anniversary of the Million Man March and commends the legacy of unity, responsibility, and 41
commitment to social justice that it represents. 42
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately. 43