The Women’s March took place on January 21, following the inauguration of the new President of the United States, Donald Trump. According to the Women’s March official site, 5 million people of all ages from all over the world came to march, with the biggest two being in Los Angeles and Washington D.C. There were marches in England, Mexico, France, Malawi, and even 30 people marching on the continent of Antarctica. People came out to raise awareness of issues that all women are going through and address concerns they have under the new president and the government in general. The closest Women’s March to UC Davis was the Sacramento one. The Sacramento Women’s March drew about 20,000 people. Since the turnout was so big, I decided to ask some of the women of Sacramento why they felt that marching was important.
Why do you think it’s important to be here today?
Right: “Basically because I believe in Women’s rights– not just Women’s rights but everyone’s rights. I think that Trump is… a piece of sh**t.”
What do you define ‘Racial Harmony’ as?
Left: “Racial harmony means that we all should get along and that we all matter. That’s what it means for me.”
Why do you think it’s important to be here today?
Right: “I think it’s important to show how united we really are and how powerful we can be in numbers.”
Left: “And how if you come after one of us, you basically come after all of us. We’ll defend each other.”
Why do you think it’s important to be here and why are you wearing this shirt?
“Because I hate Trump and I love Hillary Clinton and I think women should get more rights.”
Why do you think it’s important to be here today?
“We think it’s important to be here because it’s important to show that women’s rights are important.”
Why do you think it’s important to be here today?
“I think it’s important to be out here today to really stand up and vocalize that the rhetoric and campaign of hate that the current president ran on and was voted in on is not acceptable; it’s not our way forward. That’s not how we do it. That’s why I’m here.”