Women's March across the U.S.
- Jordan Doll
- Jan 24, 2017
- 2 min read
Republican nominee Donald Trump took his oath of office on January 20. Following this, the next day women across the United States marched in their cities and in Washington D.C. to let their voices be heard after a tough election cycle.
Women across the U.S. have built a high amount of dislike and distrust in our new president. Some Americans feel like President Trump has made crude comments in regards to women, some in which are degrading, misogynistic, and insulting. While he has tried to damage control, according to the women of the U.S., that's not enough and they are fighting back.
In the Women's March Mission it reads, During the election race the rhetoric used has insulted, demonized, and threatened many minority groups - immigrants of all statuses, Muslims and those of diverse religious faiths, people who identify as LGBTQIA, Native people, Black and Brown people, people with disabilities, survivors of sexual assault. These communities are left feeling scared and worried about what's to come from Trump's term of presidency.
According to The Women's March on Washington, the march was held to "send a bold message to our new government on their first day in office, and to the world that women's rights are human rights."
There were marches held in D.C., Los Angeles, Miami, Boston, New York City, Atlanta and many more.
An estimate of more than 4 million Americans joined the march, 1 million in Washington D.C. That's more than 1 in every 100 Americans.
Who attended?
Celebrity attendance was extremely high.
Zoe Kravitz, Rihanna, Zendaya, Alicia Keys, Pink, and many more. See the gallery below.
What's next?
The Women's March on Washington has launched a new campaign: 10 Actions for the First 100 Days. On their site, they have the first two steps of what to do already posted. Visit here.
What are your thoughts on the Women's March? Comment below.
In my opinion, even if you don't support the cause, you have to give it to the many women AND men who made this happen. It made history!
Live life,
Jordan Doll
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