Twenty-five years ago today, hundreds of thousands of Black men gathered at the National Mall in Washington, for what was known as the Million Man March.

The event focused on atonement, reconciliation and responsibility within the Black community. It was nothing short of historic.

Participants in the Million Man March.
Participants in the Million Man March.
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People gather on the National Mall in front of the Capitol.
People gather on the National Mall in front of the Capitol.
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Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan addresses the crowd. The Nation of Islam has maintained a consistent record of anti-Semitism, according to the Anti-Defamation League, and Farrakhan is known for using hate speech aimed at the Jewish community.
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan addresses the crowd. The Nation of Islam has maintained a consistent record of anti-Semitism, according to the Anti-Defamation League, and Farrakhan is known for using hate speech aimed at the Jewish community.
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The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks to the crowd on the National Mall.
The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks to the crowd on the National Mall.
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A man reacts during speeches.
A man reacts during speeches.
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A participant in the Million Man March takes a break from the rally and reads the inscription on the wall of the Lincoln Memorial.
A participant in the Million Man March takes a break from the rally and reads the inscription on the wall of the Lincoln Memorial.
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Maya Angelou addresses the Million Man March from the Capitol steps.
Maya Angelou addresses the Million Man March from the Capitol steps.
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The massive crowd is seen from the Lincoln Memorial.
The massive crowd is seen from the Lincoln Memorial.
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People raise their hands in a show of unity at the march.
People raise their hands in a show of unity at the march.
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Stevie Wonder speaks to the crowd.
Stevie Wonder speaks to the crowd.
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Marchers raise their fists at the Million Man March.
Marchers raise their fists at the Million Man March.
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Members of the Nation of Islam march on the National Mall.
Members of the Nation of Islam march on the National Mall.
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