The Million Woman March October 25, 1997. "Celebrating Sisterhood in the spirit of peace, freedom, and justice," Button.
Item
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Title
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The Million Woman March October 25, 1997. "Celebrating Sisterhood in the spirit of peace, freedom, and justice," Button.
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Date
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1997-10-25
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Creator
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unknown
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Description
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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.
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Primary Subject
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1900-1999
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Activism
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Social movements
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Additional Subject
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Fashion
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Type
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Three-Dimensional Object
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Measurements
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3 in. x 2 in.
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Format
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JPEG
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HBCU Identifier
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mwchcac.ar.2022.faj.button0004
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HCAC Identifier
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HCAC.JSU.0089
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Rights
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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.
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Contributing Institution
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Jackson State University
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Collection
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The Black Panther Party Archives of Frankye Adams-Johnson