[1]Women's March
Today is the big day,
John.
We’re so excited to see you on the streets of D.C. in a few hours.
Combined with our 650+ Sister Marches nationwide, this could be the
largest single-day mobilization dedicated to abortion justice and
reproductive freedom in history.
Our team is ready with beautiful art, sound systems, volunteers,
performers, and more. But the most important piece depends on you.
Everything you need to know for today’s Rally for Abortion Justice in D.C.
is below. For more information visit [ [link removed] ]womensmarch.com/Oct-2021-March.
As a reminder, masks and physically distancing are required. If you are
not feeling well, please stay home.
DAY-OF SCHEDULE
10:00 a.m. Faith Gathering
10:30 Black Feminist Future Squad Up Huddle
11:00 a.m. Meet at Freedom Plaza
12:00 p.m. Rally
for Abortion Justice
1:30 p.m. March to the Supreme Court
Every person who joins us in the streets of D.C. will help put the power
of our resistance on full display. Our bodies are our own. Together, we
will tell the world.
See you today,
Women's March
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Here are some important details about today's Rally for Abortion Justice:
Where to go, and when: We'll be meeting at Freedom Plaza at 11:00 a.m.
(1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004) — and the rally will
begin at noon!
March Route:
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Who will be there:
The rally will be hosted by Latina comedian and activist Cristela Alonzo,
and will feature speakers from all across our coalition for abortion
justice. They'll also be joined by celebrity guest speakers Busy Philipps
and Schuyler Bailar.
We’ll hear from:
* Hope and Gabrielle, Women of Where the Waters Blend
* Rachel Carmona, Executive Director of Women’s March
* Dr. Jamila Perritt, President and CEO, Physicians for Reproductive
Health
* Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood
* Rev. Erika Forbes, Just TX
* Anna Li, Jane’s Due Process client & Deeds Not Words policy intern
* Kenya Martin aka Abortion Diva
* Margie Del Castillo, National Latina Institute for Reproductive
Justice
* Marsha Jones, The Afiya Center
* Monica Simpson, SisterSong
New Orleans-based band The Soul Rebels (@TheSoulRebels on Facebook and
Instagram) and singer-songwriter Adeline will be performing and energizing
the crowd at the rally as we get pumped up to march from Freedom Plaza to
the steps of the United States Supreme Court.
What to bring:
* A mask – first and foremost – and extra hand sanitizer.
* Comfortable walking shoes and layers. Maybe a hat!
* A reusable water bottle and some snacks (it will be a long day!)
* Your signs, banners, t-shirts, and flags. We can’t wait to see the
full creativity of this movement on display.
What NOT to bring:
* You should not bring any weapons, or anything that can be construed as
a weapon.
* No coat hanger imagery. We do not want to accidentally reenforce the
Right-wing talking points that self-managed abortions are dangerous,
scary and harmful.
* No Handmaid’s Tale Imagery. The use of Handmaid's Tale imagery to
characterize the controlling of women’s reproduction has proliferated,
primarily by white women across the country, since the show has gained
popularity. This message continues to create more fragmentation, often
around race and class, because it erases the fact that Black women,
undocumented women, incarcerated women, poor women, disabled women
have always had their reproduction controlled in this country its not
some dystopic future or past. This is just a heightened attack.
* Many attendees may have substance sensitivities, and we will be in
close quarters, please avoid smoking or wearing strong fragrances so
that all can participate.
COVID-19 Safety:
We’re taking COVID-19 protocols very seriously. Everyone is required to
wear a mask and practice social distancing. If you feel ill, please stay
home.
Day-of Alerts:
Text “DCMarch” to 44310 to get live alerts during the march that will
signal key moments.
Accessibility:
Our coalition is committed to making this rally accessible. We are also
dedicated to our goal of making all participants feel welcome, safe,
heard, thought of, and cared for. [ [link removed] ]A comprehensive list of Accessibility
information can be found here.
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Thank you so much to each and every one of you for making this possible.
We can’t wait to see you today.
Women’s March Team
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