The intent and purpose of OVER ONE MILLION STRONG is to build up the Black Community by halting the tearing down of our communities and build up strong BLACK MEN.

It is vital that we un-learn all that this racist society has miseducated & misinformed us about "us". We must overcome the miseducation, lies and untruths of this racist society and learn how to think from a Black Perspective, how to develop a Proper Value System upon which to base our own worth and contribution to our own community.

The Objective:

Developing a program that focuses on the creation of Strong Aware Black Male Leadership.

The Method:

- Knowledge and Understanding of Self
-Consciousness Raising of Black History and African Heritage
-Rebuilding A Sense of Community incorporating these seven principles:

1. UMOJA (oo-MO-jah) UNITY stresses the importance of togetherness for the family and the community, which is reflected in the African saying, "I am We," or "I am because We are."

2. KUJICHAGULIA (koo-gee-cha-goo-LEE-yah) SELF-DETERMINATION requires that we define our common interests and make decisions that are in the best interest of our family and community.

3. UJIMA (oo-GEE-mah) COLLECTIVE WORK & RESPONSIBILITY reminds us of our obligation to the past, present and future, and that we have a role to play in the community, society, and world.

4. UJAMAA (oo-JAH-mah) COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS emphasizes our collective economic strength and encourages us to meet common needs through mutual support.

5. NIA (NEE-yah) PURPOSE encourages us to look within ourselves and to set personal goals that are beneficial to the community.

6. KUUMBA (koo-OOM-bah) CREATIVITY makes use of our creative energies to build and maintain a strong and vibrant community.

7. IMANI (ee-MAH-nee) FAITH focuses on honoring the best of our traditions, draws upon the best in ourselves, and helps us strive for a higher level of life for humankind, by affirming our self-worth and confidence in our ability to succeed and triumph in righteous struggle.