General Post-Event

Most of the comments are posted on FaceBook, includes photos. (One comment below on this page.)
WomenMarch4EqualityDC Facebook group

Why inclusivity matters is under the FAQ page. Our Press release page has our messaging.

Media articles about our event:

Medill's (they distribute to UPI & others) - with ERA focus - "ERA ratification near top of the agenda at third Women’s March"

Washington Jewish Week - "Some March for Some March Against"

Washington Post - "Women's March on Washington Thousands Expected for Third Women's March After Year of Controversy"

Here's one comment:

CONGRATULATIONS! We made a beginning rip in the fabric of the intolerance and WM Inc's big-organization dominance in D.C. Papers are reporting that "The March" AND ALSO "Alternative Marches" have happened today in D.C. itself.
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When we started this just a short while ago, even 2 weeks ago, most posts and comments were pure confusion that there could even exist a march that wasn't the WM Inc, in the DC area. People believed it possible in other parts of the country, but not in a spot with a DC zipcode too!
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We've changed the framework. It's evident by how many media persons came and then stayed to take notes and interviews. They considered it significant that we existed. Day before the event, one of the organizers was interviewed for a pre-show. We had calls coming in from media all day and the day before too.
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There's been so much pushback - fear that we'd "challenge them" including from Jewish women who were upset with the issues of intolerance. I believe we were the ONLY liberal leaning attendee alternative group. (The other independent one is conservative-based, hence the name "For ALL Women.")
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We had a nice sized crowd for poor weather. The cancellation of Annapolis's put a hesitation on, and the inaccurate weather advisories (I saw no sleet in Montgomery County, only barely a drizzle!!) left a lot of people staying home. Plus a few people reported in that they were stuck in traffic and not able to get through even near the end of the event.

Thank you to everyone! You were wonderful and great and you made a difference today, for the future!"

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Weather: Update: 7:00am Saturday

We're still happening!

We may add livestream options too....

Take the metro, wear long johns and enjoy our great speakers. We'll have hand warmers too.

The advisories are from the North West, and keep changing. Most of the day is noted as clear for DC, Baltimore. With the rain starting at 5pm after we're done.

Women's March Inc. and other events in D.C. appear to still be happening too. We have speakers and guests who've arrived from out of state to join us!

Or sign up on the Facebook event

Speakers are listed at bottom of page.

We are on MarchOn's Map (click here)

Or sign up on the Facebook event

To download or print flyer, open this.

Speakers

Virginia Senator Jennifer McClellan, Chair of the MLK Memorial Commission
Will speak on ERA and MLK Commission (in honor of MLK weekend)
The MLK Commission
John Belluomini, Founder, Center for the Greater Good
Forbes: Financing the Greater Good
Natalie White, Artist, Feminist with Equal Mean’s Equal
Forbes: Artist, Activist, and Muse
Dr. Sheri Parks, Author and VP, Strategic Initiatives, Maryland Institute College of Art
MICA Bio
Cheri Borsky, Founder “Inclusive Women 4 Equality For All Rally”
Additional speakers will be added to when confirmed.

Speakers

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Weather: Update: 7:00am Saturday

We're still happening!

We may add livestream options too.... Take the metro, wear long johns and enjoy our great speakers. We'll have hand warmers too. The advisories are from the North West, and keep changing. Most of the day is noted as clear for DC, Baltimore. With the rain starting at 5pm after we're done.

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Women's March Inc. and other events in D.C. appear to still be happening too. We have speakers and guests who've arrived from out of state to join us!

​

Or sign up on the Facebook event

Speakers are listed at bottom of page.

We are on MarchOn's Map (click here)

Or sign up on the Facebook event

To download or print flyer, open this.

Speakers

​

We may add livestream options too....

Take the metro, wear long johns and enjoy our great speakers. We'll have hand warmers too.

The advisories are from the North West, and keep changing. Most of the day is noted as clear for DC, Baltimore. With the rain starting at 5pm after we're done.