Marchers gathered across the globe on Saturday for the third annual Women’s March, and despite several obstacles, the turnout proved to be impressive and the message powerful.
Due to the government shutdown, the original plans to gather at the National Mall had to be altered (the National Park Service would not be able to plow in the event of snow), so the start was ultimately rerouted to Freedom Plaza.
Nevertheless, marchers persisted.
Harsh winter weather from Canada down into New England and even into the Midwest meant dealing with frigid temps, ice and snow.
Nevertheless, marchers persisted.
Hundreds of thousands of women and men in more than 300 cities across America and many foreign cities persisted to encourage camaraderie, to fight for equality and to underscore the importance of inclusion across gender, race and religious lines.
Here are some of the most inspiring images and video from the 2019 Women’s March.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave a moving speech about shaking the table
'Oftentimes the most righteous thing you can do is shake the table.' — Watch @AOC's inspiring Women's March speech #WomensWave#WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/vqG63QMnqs
— NowThis Impact (@nowthisimpact) January 19, 2019
The sign game proved stronger than ever
When #Voldemort is president we need a nation of Hermiones @realDonaldTrump@MomsDemand@Everytown#ExpectUs#MomsDemand#HoustonWomensMarch#WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/5K2l5TGv7T
— Sara H. (@expectustx_sara) January 19, 2019
I’m probably biased, but I think our daughter’s choice of sign is 🔥🔥🔥 #WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/KDn3bwsq7I
— Nick Mehta (@nrmehta) January 19, 2019
"Stop pretending your racism is patriotism." This sign from today's #WomensMarch2019 is how I feel when individual-1 talks about the wall. pic.twitter.com/5Kj33PiMnA
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) January 19, 2019
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Modern Family’s Sarah Hyland addressed the crowd in LA
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The next generation let their voices be heard
Seattle girl marching with her mom and sister. #WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/IuAdN1EBcE
— Madeline Down (@madeline_down) January 19, 2019
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Check out these PHENOMENAL young girls singing! 🎼
This is what the #WomensWave is all about! #WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/hcTrVLK88o
— Women's March (@womensmarch) January 19, 2019
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi marched with the crowd
Marched with the queen @SpeakerPelosi today!#womensmarch2019pic.twitter.com/CvMEaFGi9D
— Brooke (@Bemavis1) January 20, 2019
The emphasis on inclusion was palpable
'It needs to be people in privilege stepping down and amplifying the voices of the oppressed.' — Activists at this year's Women's March were all about intersectionality #WomensWave#WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/K1lu0W5Z7O
— NowThis Impact (@nowthisimpact) January 20, 2019
Today, we showed up.
We marched for Indigenous women, women of colour, disabled women, and trans women, because feminism that is not intersectional is not feminism.
Today, we marched for a future where gender equality is reality.#WomensMarch2019#WomensWavepic.twitter.com/07c0N3OjQS
— Diviya (@diviyaliveshere) January 19, 2019
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who run the world? girls <3 #WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/r1usDjk74Y
— prisila⭐️ (@prisilajanethh) January 19, 2019
Proud to support LGBT+ rights! #womensmarchyyc#yyc#womensmarch2019pic.twitter.com/U2kOAAV4MR
— Women March On: Calgary (@wmyyc) January 19, 2019
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Bryan Cranston cheered on the crowd from his NYC balcony
@BryanCranston Came out to greet the crowd#WomensMarchNYC#womensmarch2019pic.twitter.com/EqgHE4pkWr
— ͏Postcards4USA 🟧 (@postcards4USA) January 19, 2019
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Women embraced the bonds of sisterhood
Women = I C O N I C 💕 #WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/3hDVNqZdST
— concon (@concon_wi) January 20, 2019
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Men came out to advocate for equal rights for women, too
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Today we march! #WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/sn51PHkg9n
— joepipitone IV (@benjaydp) January 19, 2019
This is one Big Country..we have nailed weather inclusion…today, the women were marching for gender inclusion. Thanks to all the officers from east to west coast who were there to keep their paths clear!! #womensmarch2019pic.twitter.com/8QsZX8vdUW
— Trish (@trish_fergusonp) January 20, 2019
Couples that dismantle the patriarchy together, stay together #WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/KOsKU4lUvQ
— 🌿Zoe Rain🌿 (@clayandrain) January 19, 2019
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we're out here at the #WomensMarch2019 in Kern County! #wmkcpic.twitter.com/Mfz4GIwhYf
— DSA Kern County (@DSA_KC) January 19, 2019
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Was happy to see the #WomensMarch2019 yesterday in Hartford focus on intersectional feminism in addition to doing a territorial acknowledgement. It was a powerful experience for my daughter (and for me). pic.twitter.com/fYnoNUWKgL
— Kevin R Burgio PhD (@KRBurgio) January 20, 2019
Evan Rachel Wood spoke on using peace and policy to lay a foundation
'We're laying the groundwork for our sons and daughters so they may see real change and continue the fight.' — Evan Rachel Wood knows firsthand how resilient women are #WomensWave#WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/BmKBEp6z8N
— NowThis Impact (@nowthisimpact) January 20, 2019
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Marchers braved the bitter cold
A blizzard couldn’t stop us from marching for women’s rights in Seneca Falls today! #WomensMarch2019#EndViolenceAgainstWomenpic.twitter.com/nVhamTV7Q3
— Narina (@NarinaS) January 19, 2019
naturally tough, stronger together #WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/mAG4RJpuoB
— Frankie (@frankiebrue) January 19, 2019
So great to march with these fierce and fabulous women! It’s always a joy to be around you all 💕 #WomensMarch2019#TOpolipic.twitter.com/594ykTcP5P
— Felicia Samuel (@feliciansamuel) January 19, 2019
i put together a march in my town&spoke at it today!! 🌟#WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/tr812VpXrf
— natalie (@nataliel314) January 20, 2019
Laverne Cox touched on challenging oppressors
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Indigenous communities raised awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women
POWERFUL moment as a group of Indigenous women sing a song for the missing and murdered Indigenous Women and girls. #WomensMarch2019#WomensWave#MMIWGpic.twitter.com/8uFPUuoonq
— Women's March (@womensmarch) January 19, 2019
Connie Britton marched alongside feminist filmmaker Jennifer Siebel Newsom
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Olympian Adam Rippon celebrated the progress of the LGBTQ+ community
Olympian Adam Rippon is celebrating the progress of the LGBTQ+ community and standing with women #WomensWave#WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/NpDW7ow5ff
— NowThis Impact (@nowthisimpact) January 20, 2019
Congresswomen and men came out to walk alongside their constituents
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With one fearless girl & one fearless leader. I’m increasingly inspired by both, and the courageous individuals who are making their voices heard today #WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/gu4UelkcWi
— Jumaane Williams (@JumaaneWilliams) January 19, 2019
Iconic activist Dorothy Pitman Hughes spoke to the crowd in Florida
Dorothy Pitman-Hughes was guest speaker at the St. Augustine FL Women’s March today. It was wonderful!! #WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/UX0mpH6zMZ
— teresa d (@feederbands) January 19, 2019
Our Canadian brothers and sisters put forth a strong showing
Nothing including a freezing snowstorm could hold back the power of women and allies today. Proud to stand with @WomenMarchOnTO in the fight against patriarchy, violence against women and gov't austerity. #WeWillNotGoBack#WomensMarch2019 (Photo credit Jessica Laforet) pic.twitter.com/gSlsj7hBBu
— Kristyn Wong-Tam 🇨🇦 (@kristynwongtam) January 19, 2019
Today on every continent, millions are joining the #WomensMarch in solidarity for equality, respect and to empower future generations. Why do you march? 🌎+ ♀️#womenswave2019#womensmarch2019pic.twitter.com/Xy5KbpXYqm
— Women and Gender Equality Canada (@WAGE_FEGC) January 19, 2019
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Photos of #Toronto's #WomensMarch2019 from today https://t.co/rNifyywWCW via @tanjatiziana@nowtorontopic.twitter.com/cZx7b3LaBT
— Michelle da Silva (@michdas) January 20, 2019
Stacey Ann Chin delivered a powerful spoken-word poem
'We are now a rising tsunami of fury come back to take back what was carried away without consent' — Poet @staceyannchin paid tribute to Black women activists who came before her #WomensWave#WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/Sx8uZkoZUt
— NowThis Impact (@nowthisimpact) January 19, 2019
Democrats in San Francisco banded together in a big way
Women marched, women ran, women voted, and women won.
Today I’m proud to join @SFDemocrats marching for our San Francisco values which are American values. -NP#WomensMarchSF#WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/mG61wroDZk— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) January 19, 2019
SanFrancisco Women’s March today. Awesome. #WomensMarch2019#womensmarchSFpic.twitter.com/Q9j5H2R8jg
— meme fleury (@michelefleury4) January 19, 2019
Yoko Ono made the march
WOMAN POWER!
love, yoko#WomensMarch2019#WomensMarchNYC@WomensMarchpic.twitter.com/nJxSzv9Z54— Yoko Ono (@yokoono) January 19, 2019
Jewish women loudly proclaimed their message of solidarity and quest for equality
Marching with hundreds of Jews, in front of thousands of people, today @womensmarch. This is how we raised awareness for antisemitism and transphobia, and spread our message to millions across the country!#WomensWave#WomensMarch2019#JewishWomen#JWOCmarching#WomensMarchpic.twitter.com/NyBBB1OeH7
— Abby Stein – 𐤀𐤁𐤉𐤂𐤉𐤋 𐤇𐤅𐤄 𐤔𐤈𐤉𐤉𐤍 (@AbbyChavaStein) January 19, 2019
Jewish women of color led the DC #WomensMarch2019, powerfully showing up as their full selves. Being seen and celebrated as their full selves.
We’ve ushered in a new era on the left, a new kind of women’s and racial justice movement. Because of #JWOCmarching.
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— Sophie Ellman-Golan (@EgSophie) January 20, 2019
Moms everywhere railed against gun violence
#NYC members of @MomsDemand marching at #WomensMarch2019. Gun violence is a woman’s issue. American women are 16x more likely to be killed with a gun than women from other economically advanced countries. I am also sick of the toxic masculinity promoted by the NRA leadership. pic.twitter.com/JlU9llqk7X
— @sonni (@SollunaNola) January 19, 2019
Fifth Harmony’s Lauren Jauregui gave an incredible speech and performance
'I learned very young that to be a woman in this world meant that you have to have incredibly thick skin' — Everyone needs to hear this spoken word poem on the power of women #WomensWave#WomensMarch2019pic.twitter.com/EWPxBMuG8J
— NowThis Impact (@nowthisimpact) January 19, 2019
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