The Signs of the Women’s March
By Danielle Collins ‘20
This past Saturday (January 20th, 2018) 600,000 people took to the streets of DTLA for the 2018 Women’s March in Los Angeles, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti. Thousands of people carried signs to express themselves and the reasons they marched. I saw some great signs at the march, and wanted to share a few of my favorites.
(Photos by Danielle Collins)
This was my first Women’s March, and it exceeded all expectations. Marching through the streets of DTLA with crowds extending further than I could see in all directions created the most incredible feeling of solidarity and empowerment. The march gave people of all genders, races, orientations, and ages the chance to make their voices heard. My own sign said “Words and ideas can change the world” (photo below), which is a quote from one of my favorite movies, Dead Poets Society. I took photos of my favorite signs at the march to see the many ways people are changing the world with their words and ideas.
Pop Culture:
“Get in loser, we’re fighting the patriarchy.” — Mean Girls
“We are the spark that will light the flame that will burn down the First Order.” — Star Wars
“This episode of Black Mirror sucks!”
“Immigrants, we get the job done” — Hamilton
Cuteness Overload:
“Boys will be boys good humans”
“Goldens against Trump!”
“Vote like a girl!”
“Even my cats are disappointed right now”
A Call to Action:
“Humanity”
“Say NO to fear”
“Hate doesn’t make us great!”
“History is HERstory”
“They tried to bury us, they didn’t know we were seeds”
These are just a few of the thousands of empowering, creative, and inspiring signs carried on Saturday. For those who couldn’t attend the march, I hope this gives you an idea of what it was like to be there. For those who did attend the march, I encourage you to share your favorite signs as well!
To stay involved with social activism and female empowerment, check out USC’s Own It Summit, Motivate and Empower, Women and Youth Supporting Each Other, and Women SPEAK.
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