Million Woman March Draws Many Thousands to Philadelphia
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events: 1900-2001
- Categories: Women’s Issues, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest
- Subcategories: African Americans, Blacks, Civil Rights, Minority Rights, Minorities, Gender Issues, Sexism, Protests, Marches, Demonstrations, Rallies
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, Women’s History
- Geographical Location: Pennsylvania
- Date: October 25, 1997
Article abstract: The Million Woman March, the second in a series of activist marches in the late 1990’s targeting empowerment and unity in the African American community, brought hundreds of thousands of black women together from all over the world.
Inspiration
The Million Woman March took place on October 25, 1997, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cofounded by Philé Chionesu, the owner of an African artifacts store in Philadelphia, and Asia Coney, president of the Tasker Tenant Improvement Council in Philadelphia, the march created a network of...
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