Robert Lloyd MILLION MAN MARCH PLEDGE
MILLION MAN MARCH
Keep the Trust

PLEDGE

I (say your name) pledge that from this day forward I will strive to love my brother, as I love myself.

I (say your name) pledge that from this day forward I will strive to improve myself spiritually, morally, mentally, socially, politically, and economically for the benefit of my self, my family, and my people.

I (say your name) pledge that I will strive to build businesses, build houses, build hospitals, build factories, and enter Into international trade for the good of myself, my family, and my people.

I (say your name) pledge that from this day forward I will never raise my hand with a knife or a gun to beat, cut, or shoot any member of my family, or any human being except in self defense.

I (say your name) pledge from this day forward I will never abuse my wife by striking her, or disrespecting her, for she is the mother of my children, and the producer of my future.

I (say your name) pledge that from this day forward I will never engage in the abuse of children, little boys, or little girls for sexual gratification, but I will let them grow in peace to be strong men and women for the future of our people.

I (say your name) will never again use the "B" word to describe any female but particularity my own black sister.

I (say your name) pledge that from this day forward that I will not poison my body with drugs or that which Is destructive to my health or to my well being.

I (say your name) pledge from this day forward I will support black newspapers, black radio, and black television. I will support black artists who clean up their act, show respect for themselves, and respect for their people and respect for the ears of the human family.

I (say your name) will do all of this so help me God.

There exists strong merit in the ideas contained in this pledge! Pass it on!

Million Man March. October 16, 1995

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