Marches Quote by The Women's March Organizers
““I think the one thing that the Women’s March definitely proved was that this was not a coastal movement. There were marches that happened in the heartland. Like Oklahoma City has never seen a march that is 15,000 people strong, right? That is unheard of. Kansas saw marches of like 8,000, 9,000 people. South Carolina. Some of the biggest marches were actually not on the coast. Chicago was the third largest, with over a quarter of a million people. Saint Paul, Minnesota, was over 100,000. So we broke records in all of the different cities that we were in.””
About This Quote
Source Event: Women's March 2017, United States, nationwide protests
The movement’s widespread participation across diverse regions disproved the notion it was only a coastal phenomenon, showing broad national support.
In simple terms: Women’s March was nationwide, not just coastal.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and support grassroots activism everywhere.
Themes
activism
solidarity
regional diversity
political engagement
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
social
political
When to use this quote
- community organizing
- public demonstrations
- media coverage
Key Concepts
grassroots mobilization
national unity
social movements
Questions to Reflect On
- How can regional voices be amplified?
- What factors drive participation in non-coastal areas?
A Different Perspective
Coastal media may overrepresent certain narratives.
