SOLIDARITY! This yearâs Womenâs March saw an enormous turn up of women from different walks of life to protest the politicization of womenâs bodies, to encourage intersectional feminism, and to fight for reproductive and equal rights. While there were dozens of moments that summarized the massive political demonstration, here are three amazing moments of solidarity and bravery from the Womenâs March 2018.
#3: Scarlett Johansson Calls Out James Franco
In the wake of yet another sexual assault scandal in Hollywood, Johansson took to the stage to deliver a powerful message to hypocritical supporters of the âTimes Upâ movement, namely Golden Globe winner James Franco. She criticized the nerve of an abuser to use the âTimes Upâ platform as a veil for his inexcusable behaviour, and demanded that he return the pin he so boldly wore during his acceptance speech for âThe Disaster Artistâ. Tellemâ, Scarlett!
#2: The Signs
Thousands of women showed up for the Womenâs March on January 22nd, and there was no shortage of powerful signage to complete their showcase of solidarity! From hilarious signs poking fun at the current administration, to poignant expressions of the politicization of womenâs bodies, there was creativity and fierce determination in the air.
#1: Halseyâs Spoken Word Poem
Undoubtedly one of the most moving moments of the Womenâs March 2018, singer Halsey delivered a breath-taking and sobering poem about sexual assault, intersectional feminism, and womenâs bodies. Her spoken word was immeasurably powerful and thought provoking, and her delivery was nothing short of incredible. There wasnât a dry eye in the crowd when she uttered her final war cry: âLord knows there’s a war to be wonâ. Weâre with you, sister!
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