Why I Am Joining The March: For the many who have suffered, and continue to suffer, injustice, inequality, exclusion, humiliation, economic/social/educational disadvantage, threats of physical violence, and acts of violence. For those who have sacrificed, and continue to sacrifice their time, financial security, and even their lives for social equity, diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, the…
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Emily Van Ness
Why am I joining the march? Because I got to officiate my mother’s wedding last year and I don’t ever want that joy and triumph taken away from them. Because some of my best friends are not white and I don’t want them locked up, persecuted, demeaned, or targeted for being such. Because I am a…
Yvonne
I am joining the march because even though my body couldn’t take it, I can’t sit and do nothing. We have to stand together for Human KIND. Visit my website at http://Pixelpixiewebdesign.com.
Lissa Deonarain
Why I Am Joining The March: I am virtually joining my sisters from Flawless Brown, an artist collective for women of color at Emerson College, and the other students of Emerson. Having Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, the march was just not possible for my body but now I am able to stand with my sisters fighting for…
David Hicks
Why am I joining the march? It is time to stand and be counted. Women’s rights, the equality of all people no matter what the gender, color of skin or disability, must be protected. My wife and I cannot participate in a march because of disability, but we can walk along aside others in our cyber…
Emma Louise Richards
I am 12 years old and I have cerebral palsy. I wish my mom and I could go to the real walk in DC but it’s not possible for me to travel, so easily. I have been taught that women’s rights are human rights. I cannot speak in real life but I do want my…
Lauren Hoffman
Why I Am Joining The March: I have MS and would like to participate but unable to because of my disability: I use a rolling walker and don’t do well in crowds. I feel it’s important for all Americans to be involved in this historic event that shows our displeasure with the ideals and promises…
Melanie Bazzell
5 years ago, a car accident re-created my life, without my consent. I’ve undergone several back surgeries, including a recent spinal cord surgery. I have a brain injury that leaves me with multiple deficits including visual processing, audio processing, motor skills, confusion, brain fatigue, memory, attention, and many more. I re-created my life by picking…
Darlene Galindo
Why I Am Joining The March: “Because I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it any more!”