The Women’s March on Washington in Photos
By Buckie Wells
Following the inauguration of Donald J. Trump, a historical event took place on Jan. 21, 2017: The Women’s March on Washington. Take a look.
The Women’s March on Washington took place in Washington D.C. on Jan. 21, 2017. And while the mother march began in Washington with a crowd estimated at more than half a million people, there were more than 600 sister marches occurring around the world. According to The Associated Press, “By 4 p.m., Metro said its ridership for the day was at 597,000”. Of course, this historical event garnered a lot of attention considering its unprecedented turnout — but that’s what you get when you try to strip away our rights, say vile things about the people you are meant to set an example for, and use Twitter as your hysterical platform.
In light of this, we put together a gallery of some of the photos from the Women’s March today. Of course, we hope you enjoy them, but also, we hope you see this as more than a few posters, and pink hats. This was a moment for everyone. Because if women’s rights are human rights, then the women’s fight is for humans. The Women’s March is a fight against oppression and the way to build a “sustained campaign of protest in a polarized America, unifying demonstrators around issues like reproductive rights, immigration and civil rights“.
As for the numbers?
Chicago got so big, their march was canceled. But you can’t cancel history, can you? So, here are the numbers:
- Los Angeles – 750,000
- New York City – 400,000
- Boston – 175,000
- Atlanta – 60,000
- St. Paul – 50,000 to 60,0000
- Phoenix – 20,000
- Key West – 2,000
Keep in mind that these are somewhat arbitrary approximations. Nobody took a precise head count. Also, those are just numbers from the United States. When you look at the sister marches, the numbers grow: Across 673 sister marches, more than 4,721,500 people marched in solidarity. Again, just an estimate, but let that sink in while you scroll through the photos. Look at the wildfire that started from a Facebook post. See how it evolved into several million people around the globe.
The Gallery:
2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya)
These are the best photos to me. Because I’m the type of person who rushes up the stairs/escalators. Yet, here they are, on their way up, standing beside hundreds of people they don’t know with all the same goals. And they’re doing it patiently. One foot behind the other, marching for equality like it was just another day. That’s amazing.
2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya)
Some of the signs read: “We shall overcomb”, “We have not yet begun the fight”, “Trump = A giant leprechaun”, “Equal rights, not Twitter fights”, and “Proud child of immigrants”.
2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya)
Let’s just say, that’s not the line to McDonald’s.
2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya)
Look at the little blue one towards the middle: “I’m with her” with arrows pointing everywhere. The phrase “I’m with her” doesn’t just belong to Hillary Clinton. It belongs to feminism and equality. “I’m with her” doesn’t mean “I voted for Hillary”. Instead, it means “I will not put others down for my own selfish gain, and I will not grab anyone anywhere”.
2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya) 2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya)
I don’t know where people got the yellow tape they’re wearing around their foreheads, but it’s awesome.
2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya) 2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya)
Look at the little kids. Teach them early.
2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya) 2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya) 2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya)
“Anyone but Donald Trump or Putin.”
2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya)
“Echale ganas” literally translates to “make an effort” or “try harder”. But I would say, in this context, it’s more like, “Try harder. Keep going. Do your best.”
2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya) 2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya)
This is a labbit drinking a soda (we like Soda Bunny here on Culturess) and it’s wearing a miniature hat. That’s dedication.
2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya) 2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya) 2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya) 2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya)
How fascination that the Gadsden flag still applies.
2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya) 2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya) 2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya) 2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya) 2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya)
So, like, where’s Waldo?
2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya) 2017 Women’s March, Washington, DC (Image via Kalistrya)
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It doesn’t end here or after today. If these photos made you feel some type of way, get involved. Say something. Speak up. March. Rebel. Don’t let anyone make you feel like less. And be kind.