The 20th Anniversary of the #MillionManMarch2015 may have lacked worldwide news coverage, but it did not stop more than one million people from making their way onto the lawn steps of the nation’s capital in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, October 10th, 2015.
” Black Life In America Is Devalued, Hispanic Life Is Devalued, Even Poor White Life Is Devalued ”
The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan’s #JusticeorElse theme was not a simple term used for the advancement of the 10-10-15 cause but a final ‘call to action’ [under what Farrakhan called the guidance of god] to demand the freedom of all man.
” All Of The Nations Of Earth [As We Speak] Are Angry Because Governments Cannot Suffice The Needs Of Their People. They’re Angry Because A Few Have Gotten Wealthy, At The Expense Of Many, And The Poor, And The Sick, And The Weak, And The Unlearned Multiply, And The Value Of Their Lives Are Diminished By The Powerful. “
The weekend festivities included Justice rallies, class-actions seminars, panel discussions from community organizers, civil right leaders and more.
A host of celebrities were also in attendance included Russell Simmons, Dave Chapelle, Dr. Umar Johnson, Dr. Cornell West, Common, David Banner, J. Cole, Snoop Dog, Extra host AJ Calloway, Radio personality Big Boy, a few reality stars and the alike.
Keynote speakers of the event included: Kadiatou Diallo [mother of Amadou Diallo] and Sybrina Fulton, [mother of Trayvon Martin], Michael Brown Sr. [father of Michael Brown] , Community Organizer – Tamika D. Mallory, female native speakers, and more.
Hip Hop Artist & Justice League NYC Member, Mysonne Linen took to the podium to discuss the mass incarceration rate crisis that has increased significantly since the first million man march 20 years ago. In closing he stated:
” 10-10-15 , The Government Is On Notice, They’re Not Going To Keep Killing Us, And Have Us Fill Up Their Quotas, Giving Us Jail Records, Instead Of Diplomas, That 40 Acres and Mule, We Gon Need What You Owe Us – Or Else! “
In his two and a half hour speech, The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan shed more light on the critical issues that are plaguing communities of color worldwide stating that it is largely attributed by systemic racism that is intentionally planted for the destruction of people of color.
The minister emphasized that in order to shift our paradigm, people of color must be UNITED, and FEARLESS in their efforts for justice, and the same of our language and dress attire which should mirror the respect, value, and integrity of who we are.
” So When Human Life Is Devalued That In The Eyes Of Man You Are Unworthy Of The Gift Of Life, Than It Is Easier For Another To Take The Life Of Another Human Being That He Or She Has Devalued. “
” There Is A Way That I Have To Behave, I Am Free, But I Am Not Free To Rob You Of Yours, I Am Not Free To Take From You What Does Not Belong To Me.”
Taking a few passages from the Bible, The Minister strongly advised that the time for true justice is now [for those who have suffered the most in the Western Hemisphere] echoing the story of Moses, Abraham, the teachings of Christ, and Revelations.
” Justice For The Pharoah, Was Not The Same Justice For The People Of Egypt, Thus, Justice For The Oppressed, Is The Not The Same Justice For The Oppressor “
” What Good Are We, If We Don’t Prepare Young People To Carry The Torch Of Liberation To The Next Step ”
” What Good Are We , If We Think We Can Last Forever, And Not Prepare Others To Walk In Our Footsteps “
The Minister also addressed the rumors of his involvement in the Malcolm X Assassination; stating that it was CIA covert operation that included some Muslims, along with the false narratives that he ‘hates’ and or ‘wishes’ death to all white people, and has a disdain for persons of the LGBTQ family.
” Find Me A Jew That Forgives Hitler. “
” There Are Some White People That Support This Movement, But Cannot Stand With Us Publicly Because Of The Politics.”
” We Are Students of God, We Don’t Ask What Your Sexual Orientation Is. We Are Not Judges, We Need To Work Together To Uplift Our Entire Race Of People . “
In addition, the minister talked about the action steps that needs to be taken individually and as a collective group to enforce Justice; one that includes the boycott of Christmas this year.
” Put Down The Liquor, Put Down The Loud [Weed] , & Don’t Spend A Dime! We Must Learn To Redistribute The Money We Earn Back Into Our Own Pockets & Invest In Ourselves.
Tell Your Children The Truth, And Let Them Know That It Was Not A Spook Name Santa Clause That Brought You Gifts But Of Your Own Hard Work And Hustle.
Plan A Dinner With Your Family, With Clean Food Around Your Table, And Teach Them About Jesus Christ And His Teachings. That’s What Christmas Is About. ! “
Here’s a few more commentary that were trending the web during the #justiceorelse march.
Black Truth100: ” Black Television didn’t cover the million man march neither did NBC, CNN, MTV, news or FOX, if I’m not mistaking. In fact it barely received any national television news coverage because anything positive and uplifting involving color folks will not be aired. The only SHINE it is receiving is from social media.
Keep in mind that the very same networks don’t hesitate to air coonery like Scandal, and Love & Hip Hop. NBC and CNN jump at the opportunity to tell the world that Tyrone robbed a liquor store.
These are the same liquor stores all throughout the hood on every corner.. In the suburbs there are no liquor stores, but Wine Emporiums and sh-t like that. It’s all apart to destroy our communities. ”
The founders of IMPACT Inc: ” We were very proud to be in attendance for the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March. Our mission for working with and educating young men of color was only reinforced through our experiences and interactions at the rally. We will carry this passion forward and continue our work toward a building society that recognizes justice for all.”
Shenea Brown of SheIsLove said: ” This March was for my unborn children, for your children and for my students that I work with. This march was for all those who we have lost along the way. This march was for me to realize how much work needs to be done before we ever get to a place of peace.”
Anonymous3: ” Seeing all these blacks come together was powerful! Its interesting how the Media intentionally neglected to broadcast this positive event. They hate the publicity of black unification but love the publicity of black destruction. Pro -Black does not mean Anti-White! ”
Angela Wright 1: ” What’s sad is the pope got coverage every single day on every single station, and this country off our people backs was built and they died horrific deaths. But we can’t get our people aired on there station just out of respect whether we or they agree with Farrakhan or not Amerikkk is truly the Babylonian WHORE!”
In closing:
We Want Justice Applied Equally To All Creed, Color, and Class – says Farrakhan.
” So, If I Will To Construct My Life By These Righteous Principles, Than Between Man & Man, Man & Woman -Peace, Between Race & Race – Peace, And Between Rich & Poor – Peace ”
” God’s World Is In Need Of A Truth,That Will Set Up A Government,Where Everyone Can Live In Peace Under Real Freedom, Real Justice, and Real Equality “
To Watch Farrakhan’s Full Speech Click here
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