Bearing Witness

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

This black-and-white photograph depicts two men standing next to each other in front of the crowd. The figure on the left wears a knitted cap, plaid button down shirt, and coat. His coat has a button pin that reads "Million Man March." He is holding a flag over his shoulder that reads "MILLION MAN MARCH / WANT FOR YOUR BROTHER / WHAT YOU WANT FOR YOURSELF." He gazes to the left of the viewer. The man on the right, wearing a plaid flannel shirt and an earring, stands sideways to the viewer with head bowed.

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