Hope Giselle-Godsey, executive director of the National Trans Visibility March, attended the People’s March because she believes “all rights are human rights.” She speaks on intersectionality and standing in solidarity “for causes that are like mine, for causes that are far removed from mine,” explaining that “it reminds us all that we are human first, and that if we don’t stand up for the human race, all the other races are lost.”
Organizers and activists kick off the march while chanting “we won’t go back” as a group of musicians nearby sing Bob Marley’s “Get Up Stand Up”
Holocaust and war survivor Marione Ingram poses with her husband Daniel Ingram. The sign Daniel is holding is eight years old as he also brough it to protest Trump’s election in 2016.
Several demonstrators carried Trump-related memes and posters with a very popular one being “Still a loser” held by a person wearing an inflatable baby Trump suit.
Silver Ware Sidora and Big Bad Bombshell, two D.C. based drag queens, pose for a portrait. Big Bad Bombshells’ outfit is inspired by a regal inauguration “since we’re not having one this year,” while Silver Ware Sidora dressed as if “Diahann Carroll from Dynasty was a yeti.”
The march kicked off in different neighboring parks of Washington D.C with it finalizing with a rally at the Lincoln Memorial.
Members of Extinction Rebellion D.C. attended the People’s March to demand immediate action to the climate and ecological crisis.
Musician, educator, and activist Steff Reed poses for a portrait before his performance with the Dream Defenders. He explains that using spiritual music can “reach people that you may align on theology with, but maybe not ideology.”
DJ CYD plays Bad Bunny’s newest hit “Baile Inolvidable” on top of a tank built by artist Kyle Mimms. Below, Ary Mondragon chants for a “Free Palestine” and “Freedom for all.”
Members from Korea Peace Now brought rhythm and music to the march by drumming along with the march’s chants.
Jodie Evans, co-founder of CODEPINK, attended the People’s March to advocate for “Peace for Palestine.”
Demonstrators at the People’s March responded to anti-abortion and anti LGBTQ+ protesters by dancing with pride fans and flags.
As the march made its way towards the Lincoln Memorial, a few demonstrators slid onto the frozen Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool carrying signs and flags.