The Million Woman March October 25, 1997. "Celebrating Sisterhood in the spirit of peace, freedom, and justice," Button.

Item

Title
The Million Woman March October 25, 1997. "Celebrating Sisterhood in the spirit of peace, freedom, and justice," Button.
Date
1997-10-25
Creator
unknown
Description
A rectangular teal button commemorating the Million Woman March on October 25, 1997. The text says "Celebrating Sisterhood in the spirit of peace, freedom, and justice." The march, which drew over 500,000 attendees to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a grassroots organized event and included demands for improvements to social services and more.
Primary Subject
1900-1999
Activism
Social movements
Additional Subject
Fashion
Type
Three-Dimensional Object
Measurements
3 in. x 2 in.
Format
JPEG
HBCU Identifier
mwchcac.ar.2022.faj.button0004
HCAC Identifier
HCAC.JSU.0089
Rights
All rights held by the Margaret Walker Center. For permission to publish, distribute, or use this image for any other purpose, please contact Margaret Walker Center, Jackson State University, 601-979-3935 Attn: Center Director.
Contributing Institution
Jackson State University
Collection
The Black Panther Party Archives of Frankye Adams-Johnson