h. nazan ışık—
18 January 2020—
Today it is the forth annual Women’s March. The first Women’s March was a worldwide protest on January 21, 2017, the day after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Hundreds of people gathered to rally near Columbus Circle, on Central Park West Avenue, before marching to Times Square, 43rd Street on 6th Avenue.
Demonstrators rallied on Central Park West Avenue near Columbus Circle.
It was a cold day. Speakers were saying: “ Thank you for being here in the coldest day of the year.” Yes, It was -5° C. But it didn’t stop protesters from gathering.
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) was there and letting people take pictures with him.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said: “I’m so proud to stand with everyone marching for women today in New York and around the country.
Together we fight for all” as the sign, he was carrying, read.
During the rally the New York City-based all-female drum line, marching band Fogo Azul was practicing, and keeping the energy up, and maybe keeping themselves warm…
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer was one of the speakers.
Gale Brewer said: “We are going to fight for good school, we are going to fight against trafficking, we are going to fight for women running for office, we are going to fight for discrimination, we are going to fight for those who believe in truth”
A young protester, despite the cold weather, was there with her sign read:
“Boo Donald Poop!!! Girls Rule!!! Go Girls”
The fourth annual Women’s March focused on issues including ending violence, climate change, reproductive rights, immigration reform, LGBTQ right, disability rights. And a big emphasis was made on “Vote “ and “Rise and Roar”.
And, the march launched at noon, with the all-female drum line, marching band Fogo Azul in the front, from Columbus Circle down to 6th Avenue and to 43rd Street to converge near Times Square with another group of demonstrators rallied in Foley Square.
A large crowd took part in the Women’s March in New York.
Some, small pro Trump protesters tried to be heard with their flag and signs at Columbus Circle.
The temperatures were freezing but a lot of people showed up in New York for the Women’s March event.
About 13:00 it started to snow heavily, but it didn’t stop people from marching.
At 13:30 Columbus Circle was carpeted with snow.
What a day it was!
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