Thematic collection
The official demands, resolutions, and thematic focus of the march.
The Million Woman March, held on October 25, 1997, in Philadelphia, was a historic mass gathering of predominantly African American women focused on unity, empowerment, and social justice. Organized by grassroots activists…
The Million Woman March, held in Philadelphia on October 25, 1997, mobilized hundreds of thousands of Black women in a historic display of unity and self-determination. This article examines the march's origins,…
An in-depth exploration of the 1997 Million Woman March, a landmark event in Black women's grassroots organizing. This article examines the march's historical context, organization, platform, controversies, and enduring legacy, drawing on…
The Million Woman March, held on October 25, 1997, brought a vast assembly of Black women to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. Organized by grassroots activists Phile Chionesu and Asia Coney,…
The Million Woman March, held on October 25, 1997, in Philadelphia, brought hundreds of thousands of Black women together in a historic display of solidarity, healing, and grassroots organizing. Organized independently by…
The Million Woman March took place on October 25, 1997, in Philadelphia, drawing hundreds of thousands of Black women to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Organized independently by grassroots activists Phile Chionesu and…
A comprehensive historical reference on the 1997 Million Woman March in Philadelphia, exploring its grassroots origins, 12-point platform, contested attendance figures, and enduring legacy as a landmark in Black women’s activism. Drawing…
The Million Woman March of 1997 articulated a transformative 12-point platform addressing the interconnected struggles of Black women in America. Rooted in grassroots organizing and a call for self-determination, the platform covered…
The Million Woman March, held on October 25, 1997, in Philadelphia, was a landmark grassroots mobilization of Black women that drew hundreds of thousands to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Organized independently by…
An in-depth examination of the 1997 Million Woman March through the lens of contemporary newspaper coverage, archival records, and subsequent historical scholarship. This article explores the march's grassroots organizing, its platform of…