On Oct. 16, 1995, the world watched as history was made when 1 million black men marched in Washington, D.C., in what began as a date of atonement. Two years later, 1 million women of African descent from all religious, political and organizational affiliations will come together to address the numerous problems that plague our people and begin a healing process with the Million Woman March.

The Million Woman March is set for Saturday, Oct. 25, in Philadelphia at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The keynote speaker will be Winnie Mandela. This march will address the numerous circumstances that resulted in the deterioration of our communities under 12 platforms, ranging from the issue of reparations and reclaiming rights for the elderly to combating hopelessness.

The NAACP’s SIUC chapter is sponsoring this historical event for female SIUC students. Unfortunately, the financial burden exceeds the finances of our organization. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is seeking donations from businesses, organizations or individuals for transportation and hotel expenses.

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The NAACP encourages interested parties who would like to attend the march to contact the coordinators, Lekiewa Rasberry at 529-1854, Paula Muhammad at 529-8093 and Ebonie Tolbert at 536-6432.