When Farrakhan called for and then led the Million Man March in October of 1995—a rally in Washington, DC, dedicated to fostering self-sufficiency in the Black community and combating negative racial stereotypes in popular culture—Jews implored their Black friends and allies not to attend, and a few—Congressman John Lewis, for instance—took heed. But many prominent Black figures, such as Rosa Parks, Dorothy Height, and Maya Angelou attended the March, and spoke.23 A willingness to legitimize Farrakhan was an ongoing
