The 19th anniversary of the Million Man March will be commemorated in Kingston, Jamaica. The legacy of the initial historic March lives on, but the outreach base of love, unity, peace, forgiveness and progressive consciousness has expanded to include the people of the Caribbean in this dimension of the Black struggle. In light of the Caribbean’s dreadful contemporary pattern of: Escalating crime levels; Spiraling murder statistics; Economic stagnation; Moral decay; General social deviance; and Loss of direction and purpose. There is no better time for the Million Man March Anniversary to come to this part of the world. This is the first time the commemoration of the Million Man March is being held outside of the United States, and Jamaica was specifically selected because of its heritage, history, and heroes, as well as its culture and the undying love Minister Farrakhan has for this nation. It is expected that this occasion will bring together diverse peoples from across the region, and foster the cooperation and collaboration of a number of social action groups including activists, clergy, entertainment figures, and cultural artistes. In light of the fact that women play a vital role in the nurturing and development of the Black family, Black women played a critical role in the planning and staging of the original 1995 Million Man March, and continue to play important roles in all of the commemorative events that are staged to revitalize the spirit and principles of this historic event. This is why not only men, but women, children, and the entire family are invited, and are being encouraged to come hear the powerful and profound message that Minister Farrakhan will deliver at the National Arena on Oct. 19. A think tank of persons from at least 7 countries across the hemisphere have been involved in the planning and preparation of this upcoming Oct. 19 event, and the organizers have pulled together stake holders and participants from the widest possible cross section of progressive social thought throughout the region. Minister Farrakhan will be delivering a unique and profoundly important message to the Caribbean at the National Arena—a message that will provide healing, direction, energy, and purpose at this critical make or break time in the history of our Caribbean region. No better place than Jamaica (the home of his father), no better time than now, no better reason than the outlined objectives of the mission, and no better vehicle of truth than the Honorable Minister Louis. youtu.be/Qd53f_P91_w
Posted on: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 05:46:08 +0000