Saturday, January 21, 2017 will go down in history. Less than twenty-four hours after Donald Trump’s inauguration, millions marched through the streets of D.C, Chicago, San Francisco, Ghana, London and many more, carrying diverse signs in a sea of pink hats. The Women’s March was a platform where anyone could raise his or her voice against the new administration and the upcoming inequality of women’s rights. A hell of a lot of people showed up to the march to accomplish their goals – definitely more than at the inauguration the day before.
We marched, we spoke out and we inspired. But the events of this day might not make enough of a difference in helping to get our message through to the new administration.
So what do we do now?
We continue to strive towards our goals.
We fight head-on and never doubt ourselves.
We work together.
We don’t give up.
Here are 3 actions all of us can do to get our message across:
1. Get Your Cards
According to https://www.womensmarch.com there are 10 pre-planned steps that we should complete in order to continue the significance of the march. The first step is to get a free women’s march postcard using the Ink Card App. Write about an important issue, take a picture of the postcard and post it with the #WhyIMarch. Then send it to YOUR senator! Not only will it give you the individual chance to express your voice, but also if enough people do this action once a week, every week, then each and every one of us can make an impact.
2. Understand Intersectionality
We can’t just focus on leveling the playing field with white women. In order for this movement to work, we need to be more inclusive of minorities. If we recognize the different inequalities, we can work together to bring attention to everyone.
3. Pick Up Your Phone and CALL!
Calling our elected officials to oppose of Trump’s agenda and legislation can make a HUGE difference, so do it over and over! Talking about your personal experiences with past legislations can help to make your argument more efficient.
Get up, speak up and make a difference.
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