Sunday, January 21, 2018 will mark the one year anniversary of the Women's March, a worldwide protest pushing for legislation and reform for human rights including those specific to women, immigration reform, healthcare reform, reproductive rights, the natural environment, the LGBTQ community, racial equality, freedom of religion and workers.
This year, the march is back, and will move from its original hub in Washington, D.C. to Las Vegas. It will be entitled Women's March Anniversary: Power to the Polls, and as the name suggests, will put the spotlight on voter registration and getting out the vote.
If you're planning to head out into the front lines and fight the power, we have some tips for you:
1. Know Where You Need To Be
As we mentioned, this year's main event will go down in Vegas, but just like last year, there will be sister protests around the nation … and the world! So, whether you'll be in Vegas, NYC, D.C., Boston, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta, LA or San Francisco, there is a march for you! Make sure to register, where applicable.
The ACLU has a full guide sectioned off by state! Check out Women's March Global for marches across the pond.
2. Make A Sign That'll Stand Out
An effective creative protestor always has a good sign. So, make sure yours is attention-grabbing and informational at the same time.
Looking for a poster for the Women's March anniversary this weekend? Our friends at @amplifierart have tons of art to download and print at https://t.co/yu1qUW3yzB! #PowerToThePolls pic.twitter.com/qx917pYALV— Women's March (@womensmarch) January 18, 2018
Stand wit Dreamers this weekend at the womens march ✊???? download this @obeygiant's print n bring it wit u. @amplifierart @arimejorado! #DreamActNow https://t.co/k5fJjboRTB pic.twitter.com/GOblzjaEkT— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) January 19, 2018
3. Stay Hydrated
The revolution will take lots of work. Protests and marches are physically enduring and it's important to bring water to stay hydrated. Water infused with Electrolytes is a bonus!
4. Know Your Rights
Protestors at the Women's March will be fighting for a variety of rights, so in that spirit — make sure you know your own. A protestor's life comes with the risk of arrest. Things may get tense and heated. ACLU posted a very helpful infographic on Twitter to help you remember your rights while protesting just in case an official tries to take advantage of them. Fave this!
Attending the Women's March this weekend? Know your rights. pic.twitter.com/S17aRLTYDu— ACLU (@ACLU) January 19, 2018
5. Rep your black womanhood.
The official mission of the Women's March is a diverse one that spans across different races, creeds, class and needs. It is important to keep in mind that there will be a diverse set of women fighting for fair rights, but also important to show up and speak up for black women the issues that impact us. After all, we're not the ones who elected 45 into office in the first place.
