The Million Man March was all about benefitting African American men. This March meant that the African American men were ready to take full control of their lives and responsibilities. Many African American men were not getting the opportunities they needed to succeed in society. This movement was dedicated to fighting off drugs, violence and unemployment, so the lives of African American men could improve. Furthermore, this movement demonstrated black economic power because many black supporters stayed home from work or school to support the march. President Clinton supported the march to, but he opposed the "bigoted, hateful, anti-Semitic, sexist comments of Louis Farrakhan.” (Learning Module 13) This comment from Clinton meant that he wanted
