2017 Women's March

2017 Women's March. The 2017 Women's March was a global protest that took place on January 21, 2017, to advocate for Women's rights, LGBT rights, Racial equality, and other issues, with marches held in cities such as Washington, D.C., New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and London. The march was inspired by the Women's suffrage movement and was influenced by the Civil Rights Movement led by figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. The event was also supported by organizations such as Planned Parenthood, American Civil Liberties Union, and National Organization for Women, as well as individuals like Gloria Steinem, Angela Davis, and Malala Yousafzai.

Background

The 2017 Women's March was a response to the 2016 United States presidential election and the inauguration of Donald Trump as the President of the United States. The march was also motivated by concerns about Reproductive rights, Immigration reform, and Climate change, with many participants citing the importance of protecting the Affordable Care Act and the Paris Agreement. The event was influenced by the Feminist movement and the work of activists like Betty Friedan, Gloria Anzaldua, and Bell Hooks. The march also drew inspiration from the Black Lives Matter movement, with many participants showing solidarity with Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, and Eric Garner.

Organization

The 2017 Women's March was organized by a coalition of individuals and organizations, including Teresa Shook, Bob Bland, Tamika Mallory, Linda Sarsour, and Carmen Perez. The event was supported by a wide range of organizations, including National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Human Rights Campaign, and Sierra Club. The march was also endorsed by celebrities like Madonna, Cher, and Alicia Keys, as well as politicians like Nancy Pelosi, Kamala Harris, and Elizabeth Warren. The organization of the march involved coordination with local authorities, such as the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and the New York City Police Department, to ensure a safe and peaceful event.

Protests

The 2017 Women's March took place in over 670 cities worldwide, with estimates suggesting that between 3.2 and 4.6 million people participated. The marches were largely peaceful, with some exceptions, such as the Washington, D.C. march, where some protesters clashed with Inauguration Day attendees. The protests featured a wide range of speakers, including Ashley Judd, Scarlett Johansson, and America Ferrera, as well as performances by musicians like Janelle Monae and Maxwell. The marches also included appearances by politicians like Bernie Sanders, Cory Booker, and Keith Ellison, who spoke about issues like Income inequality and Voting rights.

Impact

The 2017 Women's March had a significant impact on the global conversation about Women's rights and social justice. The event helped to galvanize the Resistance movement against the Trump administration and inspired a new wave of activism, with many participants going on to become involved in organizations like Indivisible and Swing Left. The march also helped to raise awareness about issues like Reproductive rights and LGBT rights, with many participants citing the importance of protecting the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. The event was also credited with inspiring a surge in Women's political participation, with many women running for office in the 2018 United States elections.

Reactions

The 2017 Women's March received widespread media coverage, with many outlets praising the event as a historic moment for Women's rights and social justice. The event was also criticized by some, including Fox News and Breitbart News, who accused the march of being Anti-Trump and Divisive. The march was supported by many world leaders, including Justin Trudeau, Theresa May, and Angela Merkel, who praised the event as a celebration of Democracy and Human rights. The event was also endorsed by organizations like the United Nations and the European Union, who recognized the importance of protecting Women's rights and promoting Social justice. Category:2017 protests