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30 years after March on Washington PHILLY TRUCE says it’s still relevant

By Dr. Anne Sulton, Esq.

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October 27, 2025

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By Dr. Anne T. Sulton, Esq.

JA Senior International Correspondent

In October 1995, nearly 1.75 million Black men gathered at the National Mall in Washington, DC. PHILLY TRUCE claims: “No city in America sent more men to this momentous gathering than Philadelphia.”

From October 22 through October 26, Philadelphians are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Million Man March. Leading the way is PHILLY TRUCE. Joining it are: Nation of Islam, Urban League of Greater Philadelphia, Black Voters Matter, The Home Team, a dynamic coalition of Philly’s premier nightlife producers, promoters, and cultural curators, and Black men’s leadership, artists, civic partners, cultural institutions, and community members.

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Among the festivities are a comedy show, Reggae and Afrobeats music, an art exhibit, brunch, 5K walk, and a rally.

PHILLY TRUCE Executive Director Mazzie Casher, said: “It’s not just about honoring the past – it’s about rebirthing a vision for the future right here in Philadelphia, the city where this nation began.” PHILLY TRUCE Co-Founder Steven Pickens contends: “In a climate where authoritarianism threatens to drown out democracy, rallying around the Black community – especially by investing in our men – is not just survival, it’s strategy.”

For additional information on this event, please contact Mazzie Casher at mazzie@phillytruce.com.

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Dr. Anne Sulton, Esq.

Since receiving her law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1985, Anne has focused her law practice on litigating civil rights cases in federal courts. In recognition of her outstanding achievements as a civil rights attorney, she received the coveted “William Robert Ming Advocacy Award” from the NAACP at its July 2007 National Convention in Detroit.

Anne also holds a Ph.D. in criminology and criminal justice from the University of Maryland-College Park. She has served as a faculty member at several colleges and universities, including Spelman College in Atlanta, Howard University in Washington, DC, and New Jersey City University. As a criminologist, Anne has conducted empirical research, and published articles and books on criminal justice topics. Anne frequently gives keynote speeches on civil rights, crime prevention, and urban education. She also serves as an expert witness.

Anne has given dozens of keynote speeches. Among her major addresses are a Wingspread Briefing on Crime Prevention and the Wilmington, Delaware NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet. She has appeared on scores of television and radio programs, including the McNeil Lehrer Newshour and CNN.

She currently serves as our Senior International Correspondent, covering stories in Japan, Thailand, India, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Dubai, France, Austria, Australia, Egypt, Turkey, and Canada. She currently is authoring our weekly column on climate change.

In 1977, Anne became the first African American female in Atlanta to earn a private pilot’s license. Since then, she has developed aviation education programs for youth. In 2005, she organized African American female pilots’ visit to Chicago and Rue, France to honor Bessie Coleman and the men making it possible for her to become the world’s first licensed African American pilot in 1921. Her name is among those included on the Wall of Honor at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

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