Some may fear them because they are invincible, while others are inspired and stand in solidarity with them in the fight to have their voice heard. Who are these individuals you may ask? They are the millions of women, who participated in this year’s Women’s March on Washington making it the largest march in history! It has always been great to be a WOMAN and now the world knows too!
“We stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families—recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country.” The march welcomed women of all types of minorities and descents together. African American, Caucasian, LGBTQIA, Muslim, and many more. A few interesting posters were seen with comments such as “Remember, white women voted for Trump,” as well as “I’ll see you nice white ladies at the next Black Lives Matter march right?” These posters pointed out the fact that a large number of Caucasian women voted Donald Trump into office yet marched for theirs as well as other womens rights.
However, the march was peaceful and yielded no recorded arrests, which raised curiosity as to why Black Lives Matter marches do….If you’re wondering, yes we still live in a post-slavery racist world, but let’s focus on the main point of this article. The march was successful and inspired other marches to occur at the exact same time in various states as well as countries around the world. But I do wonder myself if we will see those “nice white ladies” at the next march since they were in a march that also benefited other minorities. The public agenda tends to turn a blind eye to Black Lives Matter but embraces LGBTQIA and women’s rights with a positive light. Do not get me wrong, it’s a great to see all of the support but when you’re African American as well as a woman, you become part of two minorities no one sees to care about. Why are my people thugs but the Caucasian boy burning magazines at the women’s march is simply angry?
These were posters left in front of the White House in Washington, D.C., representing a “last stand” towards Trump and his current administration.
“The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman, the most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” – Malcolm X.