In the 1960s, civil rights leaders marched on Washington D.C. for jobs and freedom, fighting for the fundamental civil rights and equality for all in America. Just over a decade ago, the Million Man March shared that spirit, pushing African Americans to vote and become more politically active (using the rights gained by past civil rights leaders). Other “million” marches have included those against gun violence, lost jobs, and for strengthening families. These are all valuable causes, but the existence of a “Million DJ March” shows that the concept of a “million man march” has now officially jumped the shark. They don’t want to fight for rights, or equality, but “recognition” and money…

According to the Million DJ March website, on August 30th of 2008 DJs will “descend on Washington to celebrate decades of service to the entertainment industry. They will listen to speeches from leaders of music groups, founding DJs, and Civil Rights activists all on the dawn of a new election year.” The site continues to say that “disc jockeys will gather from all over the world to discuss the current state of the DJ, and highlight the true integral importance of their role.” But when you read through that you realize what it’s all about, namely some DJs looking more recognition and money.

We think this whole thing is a joke, and hope it is. The “Press” page only says “Pardon us while we reconstruct… It just gives you a reason to come back!!!” leading us to believe that our current post is probably the most visible and complimentary coverage out there.

We doubt there are even a million DJs in the world who would want to participate in this march, and figure it’ll be a tremendously small event.

[Million DJ March]

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