Georgians take to social media to share 'girl power’ at DC Women’s March
Georgians descended onWashington by plane and bus for Saturday’s Women’s March, adding to the reportedly tens of thousands protesting a day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
» Thousands of protesters are descending on Washington, Atlanta for Women’s March
As of Saturday afternoon, many reported still being en route to the march or disconnected from the crowd due to the large number of demonstrators that gathered at the National Mall.
During Gloria Steinem’s speech at the event Saturday, she claimed that Saturday’s march yielded “1,000 more buses than the inauguration.”
Several hundred of those buses were filled with Georgians looking to join the resounding voice of opposition to President Trump’s proposed policies and comments toward women and minorities.
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Georgians that took to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram shared their excitement about being a part of the historical event:
Flight attendant says : "ladies, my mama just texted 'be loud, be proud & watch out for crazies'" #WomensMarch #HearOurVoice @womensmarch
— Christine Swint (@yoginipoet) January 21, 2017
I'm perched near the end of the #WomensMarch and thousands are still pouring into the rally. pic.twitter.com/rfJsJ8Nxlh
— Annalise Kaylor (@annalisekaylor) January 21, 2017
#sisterselfie #WomensMarchOnWashington pic.twitter.com/Pejb6hmSry
— Robin Morris (@ProRoMo) January 21, 2017
#WomensMarch Womensmarch pic.twitter.com/c32rHNJW4i
— Debra McKeown, PhD (@debucation) January 21, 2017
— Robin Morris (@ProRoMo) January 21, 2017
Cant wait to march in the streets of D.C. with some of our wondaland fam @JanelleMonae @Jidenna ❤️Our voices WILL be heard! #WomensMarch
— St.Beauty (@StBeautyband) January 20, 2017
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