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Women's March on Washington: Why I Marched
One woman shares her story about her experience during the Women’s March on Washington.
Jan 26, 2017
Dec 07, 2022
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I marched—something I've never done in my six decades, and I am so glad I did. I joined the approximately half a million women and men who descended on Washington, DC, last Saturday to stand up for human rights and make their voices heard.
Throughout the wonderful day filled with powerful energy and emotions and kindness, I heard the question asked, "Why are you here?"
The answers were as varied as the people attending, and even my own answer varied by the moment. For many of us, we were there because we believe in human rights. We believe everyone—male or female; rich or poor; young or old; black, brown or white; gay or straight—deserves respect and basic human rights.
I was there for many reasons:
I don't know what will happen in the future, but I know it's important to stay vigilant about my rights and all human rights. So, what can we do next?
We must reach out to senators and congressmen.
We must read reliable news sources.
We must think about people other than ourselves and try to understand each other.
We must not forget why we marched. I know I won't!
For more ways to keep the momentum going, check out the Women's March website.