The second annual march for women’s rights occurred throughout the United States and supporting countries this past weekend. The values of the Women’s March Movement are of “fairness, inclusion, and dignity for all people, especially those most marginalized by diverse and harmful agenda,” according to the January Coalition.
While the January Coalition did not form the original Women’s March, the organization has been pursuing social justice in Massachusetts for many decades.
The list of speakers included both elected officials and community members, ranging from Congresswoman Katherine Clarke and State Representative Marjorie Decker to Massachusetts Peace Action (MAPA) Assistant Director Michelle Cunha and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Massachusetts Staff Counsel and Community Advocate Laura Rótolo. Musical guests included Vocal Opposition.
Over five thousand people attended, many with signs. Here are our favorites!
1. Shutdown The Genius
2. This Is Not An Ovary-action
3. Girl Power
4. Forward Ever. Backward Never.
5. The US Belongs To ALL Of US!
6. The Real Shithole
7. Respect Existence Or Expect Resistance
8. This Episode Of Black Mirror Sucks!
9. Anything You Can Do I Can Do Bleeding