Behind The Scenes At The Protest Heard Around The World

On January 21, 2017, millions of women and their allies marched in cities across the globe in the largest protest in history. In Washington, D.C., the Women's March on Washington attracted over 500,000 people, making it the largest single-day protest in U.S. history.

Together We Rise: Behind the Scenes at the Protest Heard Around the World

by Jamia Wilson

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The march was organized by a diverse group of women's rights activists, including actress and United Nations Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson, writer and activist Gloria Steinem, and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.

The march was a response to the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States. Trump's campaign was marked by misogynistic and racist rhetoric, and his election was seen as a threat to women's rights and other marginalized groups.

The march was a powerful display of solidarity and resistance. It showed that women are not going to be silenced or marginalized. It also showed that there is a growing movement of people who are committed to fighting for justice and equality.

The Planning

The planning for the Women's March on Washington began in the weeks after the election. A group of women's rights activists, including Bob Bland, Carmen Perez, and Linda Sarsour, created a Facebook group to organize the march.

The group quickly grew, and within a few weeks, they had over 4 million members. They used the group to share information about the march, recruit volunteers, and raise funds.

The group also worked with local organizers in cities across the country to coordinate marches in their communities.

The Day of the March

On the day of the march, millions of women and their allies gathered in cities across the globe. In Washington, D.C., the marchers filled the streets from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol Building.

The march was a peaceful and orderly event. The marchers carried signs with slogans such as "Women's Rights Are Human Rights," "Love Trumps Hate," and "Nasty Women Get Shit Done."

The march was also a celebration of diversity. The marchers came from all walks of life, and they represented all races, religions, and sexual orientations.

The Impact of the March

The Women's March on Washington was a watershed moment in the history of the women's rights movement. It showed that women are not going to be silenced or marginalized, and it helped to galvanize a new generation of activists.

The march also had a significant impact on popular culture. It inspired songs, books, and movies. It also led to the creation of new organizations and initiatives to support women's rights.

The Women's March on Washington was a powerful reminder that women are a force to be reckoned with. It showed that we can come together to fight for what we believe in, and that we can make a difference in the world.

Behind the Scenes

The Women's March on Washington was a massive undertaking that required the work of thousands of people. Here is a look at some of the behind-the-scenes stories from the march:

• The march was organized by a team of over 1,000 volunteers. These volunteers worked tirelessly to plan the march, recruit marchers, and raise funds.
• The march was funded by a combination of individual donations and corporate sponsorships. The largest donation came from the American Civil Liberties Union, which gave $250,000.
• The march was endorsed by over 1,000 organizations, including the National Organization for Women, the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and the American Federation of Teachers.
• The march was covered by over 3,000 journalists from around the world. The march was also live-streamed on social media, so that people could watch it from anywhere in the world.
• The march was a peaceful and orderly event. However, there were a few incidents of violence, including one incident in which a man was arrested for assaulting a marcher.

The Women's March on Washington was a historic event that sent a powerful message to the world. It showed that women are not going to be silenced or marginalized, and that we can come together to fight for what we believe in.

The Women's March on Washington was a watershed moment in the history of the women's rights movement. It showed that women are not going to be silenced or marginalized, and it helped to galvanize a new generation of activists.

The march also had a significant impact on popular culture. It inspired songs, books, and movies. It also led to the creation of new organizations and initiatives to support women's rights.

The Women's March on Washington was a powerful reminder that women are a force to be reckoned with. It showed that we can come together to fight for what we believe in, and that we can make a difference in the world.

Together We Rise: Behind the Scenes at the Protest Heard Around the World

by Jamia Wilson

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	200033 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	315 pages

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