On the first day of Trump’s presidency, hundreds of thousands of people gather at the Women’s March in Washington D.C. and across the United States. The march’s mission is:
To stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families – recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country.
The crowds are diverse; of different age, race, sexual orientations, and upbringings but they are united for the same cause: to fight against racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia, Islamophobia, ableism and such. Moreover, it is obvious that a number of celebrities were present as well, making their voices heard. Here are some of those celebrities:
Lauren Jauregui: A huge supporter of Human Rights and openly identified as bisexual, Lauren Jauregui must be one of the most outspoken celebrities about her stand on political issues.
Zendaya: She tweeted a video from the Women’s March with a sign that says ‘Respect Existence Or Expect Resistance.’
Couldn’t be more proud….I am here, we are here!!! #WomensMarchpic.twitter.com/HibJJlcTTC
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) January 21, 2017
Ashley Judd: She gave a very powerful speech during the march, highlighting that ‘We are not here to be debunked, We are here to be respected.’
Ashley Judd talks about what it means to be a “nasty women” during #WomensMarchhttps://t.co/gwIa8pWciw
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 21, 2017
Activists also got the chance to say their speeches freely. One quote by Linda Sarsour particularly stuck in my mind:
“I stand infront of you unapologetic-ally Muslim-American, unapologetic-ally Palestinian-American.”
Some other celebrities that made an appearance were Kristen Stewart, Troye Sivan, Miley Cyrus, Emma Watson, Janelle Monae, and Scarlett Johansson.
And finally, a tweet by Mark Ruffalo that explains our reaction through all of this.
Thank you dear women of our lives! Thank you for your wisdom, courage, and strength! #100daysofresistance #WomensMarch
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 21, 2017
