Why We March: Signs of Protest and Hope--Voices from the Women's March
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (897 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06WP5VR2F |
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| Number of Pages | : | 583 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Each is a powerful reminder of why we march. All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to Planned Parenthood. . On January 21, 2017, millions of people gathered worldwide for the Women’s March, one of the largest demonstrations in political history. This inspiring collection features 500 of the most eloquent, provocative, uplifting, clever, and creative signs from across the United States and around the world. As with the recent battle cry of “Nevertheless, she persisted,” these messages continue to reverberate daily and fortify a movement that will not be silenced. Together they raised their voices in hope, protest, and solidarity
"Inspiration for our determination to have our voices heard" according to JayBo. This collections of photos show protest marchers from cities here in the USA and protest marchers from countries around the world. The signs, some worried and some angry, show the concerns we face as we enter this era of problematic politics. The people's right to peacefully assemble and petition the Government for a redress of grievances is written in the 1st Amendment to the US Constitution. Those politi. Inspirational book, great cause too! Whenever I feel down and discouraged by current national events, I pick this book up and page through it, and hope is restored. Fight on everyone, both real Republicans and Demswe'll get our country back.. The book captures the moment. I was at the R Levy The book captures the moment. I was at the D.C. March. It was peaceful.Overly crowded yet not stifling. These pictures paint the day perfectly - the faces, the posters, the conversations. I could almost close my eyes and these photographers transport me back to the 21st. Bravo. Spectacular. A must have book for both people who attended and did not attend the March
Interspersed with the photos are quotes from speeches given at the marches by powerful women. “The 500 photos predominantly feature protest signs—from the powerful (written on the stripes of an American flag: ‘Love is love. Women’s rights are human rights.’) to the funny (‘Trump eats pizza with a fork!’) to the simple (‘UGH’). Black lives matter. Immigrants make America great. These include politicians such as Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris, activists such as Janet Mock, Gloria Steinem, and Angela Davis, and celebrities such as Ashley Judd and Janelle Monáe.” —Bust. Climate change is real