2018 NYC Women’s March – The Temple of Understanding

By Temple of Understanding

Posted Jan 22, 2018

In Reports, What's New, Women's Initiatives

A Report on the NYC Women’s March, January 20, 2018

From Grove Harris, TOU’s Main UN Representative

The 2018 NYC Women’s March started with those converging on the subway, where the city is doing its part to promote supportive roles for men.

Marching, as one type of activism, seems to be the new normal.

Marching, as one type of activism, seems to be the new normal.

Kindness emerged as a fundamental value, and this year many men came to stand in full support of women's empowerment. Many made this a family event.

Kindness emerged as a fundamental value, and this year many men came to stand in full support of women's empowerment. Many made this a family event.

Crowd control is part of any large scale march, with long periods of waiting as good times to socialize. I met participants ranging in age from two months to 97 years. Marching bands and creative, poignant signs along with warm weather supported the community take-over of the city streets.

Crowd control is part of any large scale march, with long periods of waiting as good times to socialize. I met participants ranging in age from two months to 97 years. Marching bands and creative, poignant signs along with warm weather supported the community take-over of the city streets.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's words were lifted up, linking religion and social action.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's words were lifted up, linking religion and social action.

Human Rights, Women's March

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