International Women’s Day – Celebrating the March on Washington: Portland Oregon Style (2017)

The energy of this day needs to live on indefinitely.

I was excited to share this day with millions of people around the world on January 21, 2017 with 400+ marches happening across the U.S. and 80+ other countries.

March 2

Riding the max to downtown, the energy was felt right away as marchers poured onto the train at every stop with signs and pink hats. I knew I was right where I was meant to be, among the nearly 100,000 who attended.

The crowd waits to march…

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One side of the bridge to the other side

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Lining the Bridges

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I loved the signs. Here are a few of my favorites – some for cleverness, some for message.

Women Signs

   

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March 11

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And the march begins…thousands and thousands of people funneling through Portland’s narrow streets – it was amazing.

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And of course, the emphasis on Trump…I’ll let the signs do the speaking.

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That pink marker is proof that it POURED!

Place & Time Images

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The grand finale….

March 9

Thanks to everyone who showed up on this historic day. Be sure to take that energy with you. Pursue the issues you care most about, and keep fighting the good fight!

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