The Women's March in Washington, beginning at 10:00 AM on January 21, 2017 near the US Capitol, is a grassroots response to the controversy surrounding President Donald Trump taking office. The march, although its name suggests that it is a march for women's rights and issues, has broadened to include many more issues, including immigrant rights, refugee rights, ending police brutality, and sexual violence awareness.
The Women's March is open to anyone who wishes to stand up for these matters, not only women. In fact, members of the LGBTQ are especially encouraged to participate.
A broad spectrum of speakers and musical guests are scheduled to appear from a wide range of backgrounds.
Scheduled to speak:
- Cecile Richards
- Erika Andiola
- Ilyasah Shabazz
- J. Bob Alotta
- Janet Mock
- LaDonna Harris
- Maryum Ali
- Melanie Campbell
- Rabbi Sharon Brous
- Rhea Suh
- Sister Simone Campbell
- Sophie Cruz
- Zahra Biloo
- America Ferrera
- Angela Davis
- Gloria Steinem
- Ashley Judd
- Scarlett Johansson
- Melissa Harris-Perry
- Michael Moore
- Amanda Nguyen
- Randi Weingarten
- Van Jones
- George Gresham
- Mothers of the Movement (Sybrina Fulton, Lucy McBath, Maria Hamilton, Gwen Carr)
- Hina Naveed
- Judith LaBlanc
- Kristen Rowe-Finkbeiner
- Aida Hurtado
- Melissa Mays
- Raquel Willis
- Roslyn Brock
- Sister Ieasha Prime
- Mayor Muriel Bowser
- Ai-jen Poo
- Wendy Carillo
- Dr. Cynthia Hale
- March co-chairs: Bob Bland, Carmen Perez, Linda Sarsour, and Tamika Mallory
Muscial Performers:
- Janelle Monae
- Maxwell
- Angelique Kidjo
- Toshi Reagon
- Samantha Ronson
- Emily Wells
- DJ Rekha
- MC Lyte
- St. Beauty
- Beverly Bond
- Alia Sharief
- DJ Rimarkable
- Amber Coffman
- The Indigo Girls
- Mary Chapin Carpenter
- Climbing PoeTree
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