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Beginning at 1:15 p.m. January 21, 2017 at the intersection of Independence Avenue and Third Street in Washington, D.C., the Women’s March on Washington will bring thousands together to provide a voice for the children, women and diverse communities that make this country great.
The march will be preceded by a rally beginning at 10 a.m. which features nationally entrepreneurs, artists, advocates, entertainers, thought leaders and more. The group will march along the National Mall to The Ellipse, in close proximity to the Washington Monument. Organizers are distinguishing the march from a protest, recognizing it as a vehicle to “promote women’s equality and defend other marginalized groups.”
Bolstered by hundreds of other marches across the U.S., the Women’s March on Washington is expected to draw a huge crowd, perhaps even outnumbering the turnout of the president’s inauguration.
The United State of Women invites participants to join them in taking their activism a step further. The organization is hosting a day of Action and Advocacy Trainings to “educate and empower participants on important policy issues and build a network out of this momentous event.”
The training will be held in the Dupont neighborhood of Washington, D.C., beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 2:00 p.m. Information on exact location, breakout sessions and guest speakers will be shared with registered attendees by Friday, January 20.
Whether you are participating in the Washington, D.C. march, one in your city, or expressing your support for the women’s movement in a different way, the collaboration and unity leading up to Saturday are a testament to women’s power and value to this country. Here’s to women!