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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILLION MAN MARCH
"We must atone, we must reconcile, and we must take responsibility for ourselves and our communities. Only then can we build the kind of world our children deserve."
- The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan
WHEREAS, October 16, 2025, marks the 30th Anniversary of the historic Million Man March, a monumental gathering that took place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., drawing hundreds of thousands of Black men from across the nation in an unprecedented demonstration of unity, self-determination, and spiritual renewal; and
WHEREAS, the Million Man March was convened under the divine guidance and visionary leadership of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, the National Representative of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam, who called upon Black men to atone, reconcile, and take responsibility for rebuilding themselves, their families, and their communities; and
WHEREAS, the Nation of Islam, headquartered in the City of Chicago, in the County of Cook, played an essential and foundational role in organizing the March, mobilizing millions across faith traditions, political ideologies, and socioeconomic backgrounds to stand in radical solidarity for justice, peace, and accountability; and
WHEREAS, the Million Man March inspired a national movement for social, moral, and economic transformation-encouraging voter registration drives, fatherhood initiatives, small business development, and community empowerment projects throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, thirty years later, the spirit and legacy of the Million Man March continue to echo through new generations of activists, faith leaders, educators, and public servants who are committed to advancing equity, ending systemic racism, and creating a future rooted in collective responsibility and self-determination; and
WHEREAS, Chicago-the birthplace and home of the Nation of Islam and the...
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