Million Man March 20th Anniversary
Thousands of people crowded the National Mall in front of the Capitol for Justice or Else! rally, marking the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March.
- Neal Blair, of Augusta, Ga., stands on the lawn of the Capitol building during a rally to mark the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March, on Capitol Hill, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Washington. Thousands of African-Americans crowded on the National Mall Saturday for the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
- People gather on the National Mall during the Justice or Else! rally in Washington, DC on October 10, 2015. The rally commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March which took place on October 16, 1995. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP-Getty Images)
- Saturday’s rally on the Mall marked the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March in 1995. Saturday’s rally on the Mall marked the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March in 1995. (Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post)
- Thousands gather on the Mall on Saturday for the Justice or Else rally. (Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post)
- A protester holds up a sign during the Justice or Else! rally on the National Mall in Washington, DC on October 10, 2015. The rally commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March which took place on October 16, 1995. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP-Getty Images)
- People gather on the National Mall during the Justice or Else! rally in Washington, DC on October 10, 2015. The rally commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March which took place on October 16, 1995. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP-Getty Images)
- People put their hands in the air during a rally to mark the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March, on Capitol Hill, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Washington. Waving flags, carrying signs and listening to speeches and songs, the crowd gathered at the U.S. Capitol and spread down the Mall under on a sunny and breezy fall day. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
- Margaret Holland, of Baltimore, Md., right, hugs her nine year-old daughter Jaylah Sabb during a rally to mark the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March, on Capitol Hill, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
- People cheer during a rally to mark the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March, on Capitol Hill, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Washington. Waving flags, carrying signs and listening to speeches and songs, the crowd gathered at the U.S. Capitol and spread down the Mall under on a sunny and breezy fall day. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
- Minister Louis Farrakhan speaks during a rally to mark the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March, on Capitol Hill, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
- Minister Louis Farrakhan speaks during a rally to mark the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March, on Capitol Hill, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
- A young boy looks at a police officer as he enters the Justice or Else! rally on the National Mall in Washington, DC on October 10, 2015. The rally commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March which took place on October 16, 1995. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP-Getty Images)
- A man listens to speeches during the Justice or Else! rally on the National Mall in Washington, DC on October 10, 2015. The rally commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March which took place on October 16, 1995. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP-Getty Images)
- Two women rest as they wait to hear Nation of Islam leader, Louis Farrakhan, speak during the Justice or Else! rally on the National Mall in Washington, DC on October 10, 2015. The rally commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March which took place on October 16, 1995. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP-Getty Images)
- People listen to speeches during the Justice or Else! rally on the National Mall in Washington, DC on October 10, 2015. The rally commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March which took place on October 16, 1995. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP-Getty Images)
- People listen to speeches during the Justice or Else! rally on the National Mall in Washington, DC on October 10, 2015. The rally commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March which took place on October 16, 1995. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP-Getty Images)
- The Nation of Islam leader, Louis Farrakhan, is projected on a screen as he speaks during the Justice or Else! rally on the National Mall in Washington, DC on October 10, 2015. The rally commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March which took place on October 16, 1995. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP-Getty Images)
- Men listen to speeches during the Justice or Else! rally on the National Mall in Washington, DC on October 10, 2015. The rally commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March which took place on October 16, 1995. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP-Getty Images)
- People look on as Minister Louis Farrakhan speaks during a rally to mark the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March, on Capitol Hill, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
- Two men rest on the steps of the National Art Gallery during the Justice or Else! rally on the National Mall in Washington, DC on October 10, 2015. The rally commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March which took place on October 16, 1995. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP-Getty Images)
- A sign language interpreter signs during a speech by Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan at rally to mark the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March, on Capitol Hill, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
- Artist and entrepreneur Russell Simmons, center, looks on as Minister Louis Farrakhan speaks during a rally to mark the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March, on Capitol Hill, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
- Thousands gather on the National Mall for the Justice or Else! Rally on Saturday, October 10, 2015, in Washington, D.C. Organizers say the gathering is to demand justice and equality for all in the United States, regardless of their race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or immigration status. This commemorative gathering at the U.S. Capitol marks the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March of 1995, which brought black men, women, children – and more – from across the world to D.C. in an effort to address economic and social disparities of this country. (Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post)
- Abdul Qaadir of Dover, DE, is among the thousands gathering on the National Mall for the Justice or Else! Rally on Saturday, October 10, 2015, in Washington, D.C. “I missed the one 20 years ago, but I made this one to get a refill of the word to take back to my community,” said Qaadir. Organizers say the gathering is to demand justice and equality for all in the United States, regardless of their race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or immigration status. This commemorative gathering at the U.S. Capitol marks the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March of 1995, which brought black men, women, children – and more – from across the world to D.C. in an effort to address economic and social disparities of this country. (Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post)
- Rick Jones of High Point, NC, sells memorabilia as thousands gather on the National Mall for the Justice or Else! Rally on Saturday, October 10, 2015, in Washington, D.C. Organizers say the gathering is to demand justice and equality for all in the United States, regardless of their race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or immigration status. This commemorative gathering at the U.S. Capitol marks the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March of 1995, which brought black men, women, children – and more – from across the world to D.C. in an effort to address economic and social disparities of this country. (Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post)
- Thousands gather on the National Mall for the Justice or Else! Rallyon Saturday, October 10, 2015, in Washington, D.C. . Organizers say the gathering is to demand justice and equality for all in the United States, regardless of their race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or immigration status. This commemorative gathering at the U.S. Capitol marks the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March of 1995, which brought black men, women, children – and more – from across the world to D.C. in an effort to address economic and social disparities of this country. (Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post)
- Thousands gather on the National Mall for the Justice or Else! Rallyon Saturday, October 10, 2015, in Washington, D.C. . Organizers say the gathering is to demand justice and equality for all in the United States, regardless of their race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or immigration status. This commemorative gathering at the U.S. Capitol marks the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March of 1995, which brought black men, women, children – and more – from across the world to D.C. in an effort to address economic and social disparities of this country. (Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post)