Women's March

[sunshine608]

Is anyone here planning to go to the one in DC or a local one? I keep getting invites to go and I just have no desire, but its not something I can explain.

Just wondering if any WOC were planning to go?

[barcelonagirl]

That's the million dollar question. Should I go to DC? NYC?

I went to Washington to demonstrate with students in my law school over Grutter in 2004. It was an amazing experience.

I just don't know about this one.

[andwhat]

I will not be attending the one in DC for a number of reasons. But like I told my friends thinking about going, don't make a decision until after the Inauguration. If it is relatively peaceful, go. If there is violence of any kind I would not go. You can expect retaliation from Trump supporters. And depending on what state you live in, guns are allowed.

[threejs]

Yeah, I don't feel like this is my fight. Not doing it.

[thejackpot]

I was thinking about this today. Not sure. I want to support the opposition/ call for change but not sure if this is the way I want to do it.

[kicks]

I'm not but I have seen women of color posting about it on Facebook.
I've never been rah rah feminism anyway.

[starlily]

I'm going to the LA march, with a group of friends that are all WOC.

No pussy hats though.

[iammalcolmx]

Jan 18, 2017 11:44:36 GMT -5 threejs said:

Yeah, I don't feel like this is my fight. Not doing it.

I feel like White women got us into this mess so they need to fucking fix it themselves. I am happy to be of assistance but they need to take the damn lead. I did take Luvvies suggestion and donate here: /description

[LLL]

I've been on the solid "no" camp forever but I'm slowly creeping towards yes. We'll see how tomorrow goes

[thejackpot]

I decided to go. I will let you guys know how it goes or if I change my mind.

[iammalcolmx]

I have changed my mind as well. John Lewis will be leading the March and the NAACP is promoting it. I will be there with my umbrella.

[insominac]

I'm going to the LA one with my dad and brother.

I'm looking forward to it.

[NitaX]

No, I'm not going. This isn't my battle to fight. I feel strongly that white women need to own this shit and deal with their people. I rallied my folks to vote for HRC. I did my part. I'm not marching here. 

[sweetday]

Jan 20, 2017 8:14:53 GMT -5 @natariru said:

I think I'm going to the one in NYC tomorrow.

I was going to go too but have the kid and dont want to bring him. 

I'm probably going to one of the sister ones in Jersey

[kicks]

How was everyone's march?

I walked by/snapped some pictures on my way to the gym since it was essentially in my neighborhood here.

I didn't see many WOC but I didn't see the whole crowd.

Although not my thing, it is nice to see such a movement against Cheeto and I hope the fighting spirit continues for the next few years until we can get rid of this idiot.

[redwino]

I didn't go primarily because a friend passed away a couple of weeks ago and I've been in a fog. I didn't even remember the inauguration until Thursday night. I wasn't inspired to go previously anyway so I missed this boat completely. Seeing pictures from friends who attended the local one makes me feel a tinge guilty. Or maybe not guilt, but like I should be doing something today. I'd planned to visit a couple of minority owned businesses today so that will be my part.

[thejackpot]

I went to the DC march and had a great time. I went with my friend, her 10 month old and her mom. I got a great Obama calendar while I was out and about.
Huge turnout of people, some good speakers and pretty good weather. A win. Glad I went.

[starlily]

LA's march was great. 70,000 expected; final estimate was 750,000. Lots of representation by POC and the LGBT community. Almost as many men as women in attendance. Lots of families were there as well.