GHS Students and Staff Attended This Year’s Women’s March

Over 1,500 people attended this year’s Milwaukee’s Women’s March on Saturday, Jan. 20. Both men and women marched the streets in cities all across the country such as New York, Las Vegas, LA, D.C., Florida and Texas.

Not only did the Women’s March take place in the U.S, it was global as well. People all over the world attended their own Women’s Marches in London, Rome, and Greece.

Senior Sarah Haas was excited to participate in the march.

“I marched because I wanted a chance to stand up for what I believe in and find more ways to make a change in my community,” she said. “I marched for the equality of men and women and all of the other people who have felt an injustice in our society.”

The march is meant to speak out about several problems facing women, from inequality of sexual harassment.

“The March emphasized equality for women. More specifically, this march focused on getting more women into politics, the #TimesUp movement, healthcare that benefit women, and celebrating diverse women from all backgrounds,” senior Gabriela Duncan said.

Many people spoke out at the marches, giving speeches or just sharing their opinions on a speaker. Most of those people were celebrities who gave speeches that moved many people emotionally.

The American singer, Halsey, gave a speech, or rather a poem,  in New York City. In her poem she describes her life and how she had to deal with sexual harassment and abuse.

“And that’s why we rally, and that’s why we’re here,” Halsey said in her speech.

The first Women’s March was held last January.

“Unfortunately, I was not able to attend last year’s march, as I was not in town. This was my first march, and it was amazing! I felt incredibly inspired after talking to so many empowered men and women,” senior Madelyn Spidell said. “Seeing people come together, and to hear speakers galvanize their audience into action was so cool. I left feeling like I really had an influence.”

Duncan was inspired by the speeches and solidarity of all the march participants.

“I was so amazed by how many people attended the March, and that just gave me hope that change WILL happen. Also, all of the people and outstanding speakers at the event made me feel really empowered,” she said.

This year’s Women’s march was one for the history books.

“I felt very inspired and hopeful after the march because of all of the strong women that spoke and were brave enough to share their own injustices,” Haas said. “I also just felt so thankful for the people around me because without them I would not have the opportunities and life that I have today.”