The Women’s March on NYC took place on January 21st, a day after Donald Trump was sworn into the Presidency. The mission of the march was to come together and stand in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection, safety, and health of our families – all while recognizing that the vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country. The march organizers wanted to send a message to the new government on their first day in the office that women’s rights are human rights, and to show a presence in numbers that’s too great to ignore.
Proud to have marched with our fellow New Yorkers for Women’s rights and equality. Proud to teach my son to have a voice.
And we weren’t alone. Excited to share our incredible march experience below.
Very Small Protest, Sad! sign during the march – mimicking President Trump’s Twitter tendencies.
A Very Small Protest
Over 400,000 women, men, children, and friends joined together in Manhattan’s streets in one of the biggest shows of solidarity that New York has ever seen.
Judging only by the crowds in the subway – we knew already that the March would be larger than they were anticipating. Each car was filled to the brim with intent marchers armed with protest signs, pink hats, and an energy like any I had ever witnessed.
Grand Central Station was flooded with people – all before noon, all on a mission… with an important job to do.
Taking to the streets of President Trumps hometown around 12 noon on Saturday morning.
Women’s March on NYC, and across the world
The Women’s March NYC, echoed a larger demonstration in Washington D.C and numerous other smaller marches across the country, and the world. Early estimates had the totals near 4 million people in total, but the exact numbers will probably never be known.
The protest took to the streets at 11:00am near Trump’s property near the United Nations, and made its way to 42nd street, and then up 5th avenue to end at Trump Tower, the President’s (now second) home. There were marching bands, speakers, and chants – all to rally a crowd of resistance.
Hand in hand.
A Lesson
My son has been with me through every step of the election, and it has been an incredible learning process. We visited museums and learned about demoracy befre election day. He held my hand as I voted for Hillary on November 8th, and has been part of many dinner table conversations in our household along the way. We are rasing him to have a voice. To be a kind, loving man. To stick up for what he believes in.
The march would not have been compete without him.
The Signs
Loved seeing the brilliant, creative, passion driven signs of New Yorker’s during the march.
The above in reference to the post-it driven Subway Therapy that we covered late last year.
Some referenced Hillary.
Some a political message.
Others for women’s rights, equal rights, and the like.
We the People – are greater than fear.
Others carried the We the People sign created by artist Shepard Fairey (the same artist who created the “Hope” poster from President Barack Obama’s campaign.)
The signs were as far as you could see… all in different types, shapes, and colors. Much like the people who were marching for their rights.
It was an incredible, powerful, sight.
The Crowds
As the afternoon progressed the crowds thickened. Never once were we frightened, or concerned for our safety. We were protected, as if we were surrounded by friends.
The crowds became so thick that to “march” became impossible. We moved only a few feet per hour.
The view of the crowds in front of Grand Central. Chants such as “This is what Democracy looks like” and “My body my rights” were on repeat. The energy was incredible.
High Above.
Helping our lil guy to a view on the planter over the crowds.
The view down 42nd Street.
Streets were closed in nearly every direction. The organizers of Women’s March on NYC had estimated 50,000 marchers – the crowds were nearly 8x that amount. Additional streets had to be closed to accommodate.
After the crowds passed, a moment to reflect.
We the People, will not stop fighting.
Keep fighting HERE
More on the Women’s March on NYC HERE
