Tallahassee’s third annual March for Women’s Rights is Saturday, January 19th. This year’s march aims to highlight the challenges and triumphs of women and get them to commit to action. Sister marches will take place across Florida and the U.S. [Read more…] about Third Annual Women’s March on Tallahassee
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Women’s March on Tallahassee coincides with national effort
Other marches take place across Florida and U.S.
While the Women’s March on Washington was happening Saturday, Floridians joined the Women’s March on Tallahassee. The grassroots effort culminated in a rally with speakers including civic leaders, women’s advocates and others at the FAMU recreation center.
“These marches in Tallahassee, in Washington and around our state and nation are sending a bold message to the new administration and Congress in Washington, to Florida Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Legislature, and to the world – that women’s rights are human rights,” said Lillian Tamayo, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida.
The Women’s March on Tallahassee was a show of solidarity with women and families across the state for the protection of women’s rights, health and safety. The event was inclusive with all genders, races, ages, religions and sexual orientations invited to participate.
“We envision a future where each of us will be treated with dignity, respect and compassion,” said Tamayo. “In the spirit of democracy and honoring the champions of human rights, dignity, and justice who have come before us, we stand together, recognizing that defending the most marginalized among us means defending all of us.”
“The rhetoric of the past election cycle has insulted, demonized, and threatened many of us, including immigrants, Muslims and those of diverse religious faiths, LGBT Americans, Native people, Black and Brown people, people with disabilities, and survivors of sexual assault,” said Barbara Zdravecky, President and CEO for Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. “We will not tolerate hatred, racism and sexism and we will fight for respect, dignity and justice for all,” she added.
In addition to the March on Tallahassee, Floridians gathered in solidarity for sister marches in Key West, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Naples, West Palm Beach and Miami.
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Women’s March on Tallahassee to coincide with national effort
Other marches to take place across Florida and U.S.
On January 21st, as the Women’s March on Washington is happening, Floridians will March for women’s rights at the State Capitol.
The marches will send a clear message to leaders in Tallahassee and in Washington that women’s rights are human rights. The grassroots effort will culminate in a rally with speakers including civic leaders, advocates, and others at the Florida Capitol.
What: Women’s March on Tallahassee
When: Saturday January 21, 2017. Pre-Rally Community Gathering starts at 12:30 PM. March starts at 2:00 PM. Rally at the Capitol starts at 3:00 PM.
Where: The march begins at Railroad Square, 623 McDonnell Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32310. It concludes at The Old Capitol, 400 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399.
Note: Sister marches will be held in other Florida cities including Miami, Orlando, St. Petersburg and Sarasota. Details on those marches may be found here and on Facebook event pages.
Who: Rally speakers will include:
- Kate Cartagena, Youth Organizing, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
- Barbara Zdravecky, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida
- Lillian Tamayo, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida
- Jennifer Proffitt, President, United Faculty of Florida
- Joanne McCall, President, Florida Education Association
- Meg Baldwin, Executive Director, Refuge House
- Judi Marraccini, Legislative Director, FL NOW
- Dr. Petra Doan, Equality Florida
- University students (Aaveri Davis from FAMU and Haley Gentile and Lola Periwinkle from FSU)
The march has been endorsed by the following organizations:
- Brevard NOW
- Florida National Organization for Women
- Equality Florida Institute
- National Council of Jewish Women Florida
- Pro-Choice Coalition of Broward County
- 1199 SEIU, SEIU
- Progress Florida
- Democratic Women’s Club of Florida
- League of Women Voters of Florida
- American Civil Liberties Union of Florida
- Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates
Why: To send a clear message to leaders in Tallahassee and in Washington that women’s rights are human rights.
Please visit www.fappa.org for more information.
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