Millions of people worldwide marched for women’s rights Saturday following the inauguration of President Donald Trump, including many MU students.
The main march took place in Washington, D.C., where crowd scientists said the attendance was three times that of Trump’s inauguration the previous day. Other protests took place in cities around the world, including smaller marches closer to home in St. Louis, Kansas City and Columbia.
####Zoe Calsyn, Freshman, St. Louis march
“It was amazing, being able to walk and yell and talk with so many other people that agree with what you’re fighting for. As a member of the LGBTQ community, it was reassuring to see how many members of the community were out there fighting for representation. I just felt really good and safe.”
####Cara Lawlor, Freshman, Columbia march
“Everyone was in unison, and there was a sense of community and support. I felt connected to the people around me. The atmosphere was incredible; there were all kinds of people and lots of dogs. And the weather was perfect.”
####Maggie Madro, Freshman, Columbia march
“(The march) was very positive and encouraging. The whole feel of the march was lively, and even though so many of us were strangers, we were all supporting a common goal, which was beautiful.”
####Hannah Ulrich, Senior, D.C. march
“By the time the rally started and people started speaking, there were so many people that we couldn’t move. When it was time to march, we had literally been standing for seven hours. We were basically gridlocked in D.C. but eventually started moving. The spirit of the march was so powerful and all very peaceful. It was great to see so many viewpoints and see what everybody had written on their signs and what they were passionate about.”
####Caroline Watkins, Freshman, D.C. march
“Everyone was really supportive and friendly and I don’t think I saw a single person that was hostile or aggressive, which I think some people may characterize some of these marches as being.”
####Annalee Roustio, Freshman, Columbia march
“I was super energized by the whole experience. I was expecting to kind of have a somber day because it was in response to something that a lot of people are pretty disappointed about, but I was so blown away by the sense of community that exists in Columbia.”
_Edited by Emily Gallion | egallion@themaneater.com_