(Chicago) - "Education has become a matter of national security. Because we cannot control our schools, we cannot control our economy.

And because we cannot control our economy, we cannot control and protect our quality of life in America," says Phillip Jackson, Executive Director of The Black Star Project, U.S.A.

The Black Star Project is sponsoring the Million Father March 2008 on the first day of school in nearly 300 cities across America.

Because of the dynamic presence at their child's school, the Million Father March has become a special day that fathers and other men use to make a commitment to their children, their families, their communities and their country. Jackson says, "The real Fathers Day is the Million Father March!"

Research shows that children whose fathers take an active role in their educational lives earn better grades, get better test scores, enjoy school more and are more likely to graduate from high school and attend college. Additionally, children have fewer behavior problems when fathers listen to and talk with them regularly and are active in their lives.
A good father is part of a good parent team and is critical to creating a strong family structure. Strong family structures produce children who are more academically proficient, socially developed and self-assured. Such children become adults who are valuable assets to their communities.

"Better parents produce better communities, better schools, and better students with higher academic achievements," says Jackson.

Since schools across America and the world start the new school year on different days and months, the 2008 March will be a rolling event that takes place on the first day of this school year in cities, villages, and towns between August 7, 2008, and October 13, 2008.

The Million Father March 2008 is founded and managed by The Black Star Project, U.S.A.

Please visit our website for more information at www.blackstarproiect.orq. You may also email blackstar1 OOO@ameritech.net or call 773.285.9600 for photos of previous Million Father Marches or more information.