Why Are You Marching?

Megan

Who are you? Where are you from? What do you do?

My name is Megan Nelson. I am originally from Colorado but I live in Lincoln, Massachusetts, with my husband and our two cats. I was a history professor for twelve years, but now I am a full-time writer. I write magazine columns and articles…

Dara

My name is Dara, and I am an ordinary citizen. I am originally from New York City where I lived and worked into my mid-adult years. Then I moved to Oakland, California, and stayed for over twenty years. I moved back to the East Coast about five years ago and currently live in Connecticut.

Andre

My name is Andre Veloux. I am from the United Kingdom, now living in Princeton, New Jersey. I am a husband to my wonderful wife and a father to my…

#NoBanNoWall

Darren

“You lived ninety-nine years of a fulfilling life as a black woman in a country that hasn’t always been kind. You raised four exceptional children, including my father, and you always put others…

Irene

I’m Irene. The picture I sent is of four generations of strong women — my daughter, me, my mother, and my grandmother. My grandmother came to the United States at the age of 13 from Russia — alone. She was sent because there were some relatives here. She worked in a sweatshop behind a curtain so they wouldn’t see…

Ebony

I am Ebony Washington, a resident of Alabama. I was born, raised, and educated right here in Alabama. I’m the founder of an international sisterhood called Sisters of Synergy, which concentrates on women’s empowerment. So, of course, the Women’s March on Washington — just the name itself — perked up my ears because…

Laura

My name is Laura Stringer. I work in the nonprofit field and am a photographer and social activist. I have been politically active in our state, on a number of issues, for years.

My biggest fear is that we settle in to a “new norm” and don’t come together and speak out against injustice and…