Yep: I was there too in KC with my brother and my then-partner. It was a wonderful day, but the thing that disturbed me a bit about these marches is how white they were. Many of the speakers in KC were BIPOC but the marchers themselves were not. This apparently was a national trend and discussions of how the Women's March has played out …
Yep: I was there too in KC with my brother and my then-partner. It was a wonderful day, but the thing that disturbed me a bit about these marches is how white they were. Many of the speakers in KC were BIPOC but the marchers themselves were not. This apparently was a national trend and discussions of how the Women's March has played out over the last four years exemplifies the struggle of the Women's Movement in general: it has always had trouble embracing diversity and inclusion; the leadership is mostly white, well-educated, and middle-class. Sigh. As a feminist this makes me a little nuts.
Well, as feminists we can look around for causes we believe in that are led by Black women, and support them. For now, for me, that means a monthly donation to Fair Fight. With Kamala Harris as VP (hooray!!!!), an administration committed to working for ALL the people, and room to push them in whatever we see as the best direction - I look forward to having to pick and choose between progressive causes to support.
The second time that I marched in Tucson, there was a large group from the Tonono O'odham nation with us, or we were with them... They were so proud to be there in their traditional clothing and musical instruments. The Vermont marches, where I live, were pretty much all-white due to our population.
My friends and I also noticed there weren’t a lot of women of color. I would not begin to know all the reasons why that happened but I think the marches that January helped ignite a wave of underserved communities and women being empowered to get elected and appointed to local, state, and federal positions where real change begins. Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama and others have worked behind the scenes the past 4 years, to mentor women in the rough and tumble ways of politics and we need to keep that going.
My daughters and I were at the 2019 Women’s March in DC. I have participated in marches against injustices for 50 years. I loved being there. The energy fed off of everyone, man or woman, LGBTQ, all races, made me feel like I was being enveloped in understanding and love. It was awesome!
Yeah I’m never going to use that expression. “Ivankas” works for me! My sister’s name is Karin, she is a sweetheart and a honey bunny and would never dream of taking advantage of anybody else with a power-play because she’s white. She would fit in really well right here on HCR.
Yep: I was there too in KC with my brother and my then-partner. It was a wonderful day, but the thing that disturbed me a bit about these marches is how white they were. Many of the speakers in KC were BIPOC but the marchers themselves were not. This apparently was a national trend and discussions of how the Women's March has played out over the last four years exemplifies the struggle of the Women's Movement in general: it has always had trouble embracing diversity and inclusion; the leadership is mostly white, well-educated, and middle-class. Sigh. As a feminist this makes me a little nuts.
Well, as feminists we can look around for causes we believe in that are led by Black women, and support them. For now, for me, that means a monthly donation to Fair Fight. With Kamala Harris as VP (hooray!!!!), an administration committed to working for ALL the people, and room to push them in whatever we see as the best direction - I look forward to having to pick and choose between progressive causes to support.
Maybe the next Women's March should call on Stacey Abrams to do some recruiting...
The second time that I marched in Tucson, there was a large group from the Tonono O'odham nation with us, or we were with them... They were so proud to be there in their traditional clothing and musical instruments. The Vermont marches, where I live, were pretty much all-white due to our population.
Wow, that’s a beautiful image.
My friends and I also noticed there weren’t a lot of women of color. I would not begin to know all the reasons why that happened but I think the marches that January helped ignite a wave of underserved communities and women being empowered to get elected and appointed to local, state, and federal positions where real change begins. Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama and others have worked behind the scenes the past 4 years, to mentor women in the rough and tumble ways of politics and we need to keep that going.
My daughters and I were at the 2019 Women’s March in DC. I have participated in marches against injustices for 50 years. I loved being there. The energy fed off of everyone, man or woman, LGBTQ, all races, made me feel like I was being enveloped in understanding and love. It was awesome!
Someone recently suggested that we shift the label from "Karens" to "Ivankas!" <3
The label “Karen” is so unfair to all the caring women with that name. I second this motion!
I am all for that!!!
Yeah I’m never going to use that expression. “Ivankas” works for me! My sister’s name is Karin, she is a sweetheart and a honey bunny and would never dream of taking advantage of anybody else with a power-play because she’s white. She would fit in really well right here on HCR.