November 16, 1995
The Nation of Islam
On October 16, 1995, the Million Man March brought between 400,000 and one
million black men to our nation's capital in a dramatic demonstration of
racial unity and strength. Whatever or whoever the motivation, any American
would be hardpressed to call this peaceful gathering anything but positive.
At the very least, it provided the media and the American public with a
new image of the black man as a leader ready to reclaim his community from
poverty and violence.
Yet, just as we may recognize the march as a forward step towards rebuilding
black communities, we must also examine the organization and leader behind
its creation. The Nation of Islam balances a ambivalent public image as
source of separatist and hate-provoking ideas, and a group powerful enough
to mobilize black men and awaken our country to the discontent within the
black community. This week The Thinker asks you to consider in which direction
this balance falls.
Featured Opinions
Confused Means to Just End; Michael Pace
Farrakhan and NOI's Chauvanism; Alex Kulungowski
Background
The Nation of Islam; Dan Steller
Other Opinions
Louis Farrakhan as Orthodox Western Thinker; Jason
Glenn
Much More than Bowties & Beapies...;
Imran Maskatia
Media Whiteout of the Million Man March;
Any Cowgill
Struggle Against Hatred; Sam Ockman
Evolution of a Nation; Jamila Saudi
Power to You; Janar Stewart
I Accept Your Challage, Do You Accept Mine;
Kevin Fine
Cartoons
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