Women's March On Washington | Sister March | 5000 Attend Baltimore Vigil

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Ms. Lanny-yap is circled in red.

The Baltimore Sun estimates that 5,000 people attended a demonstration in Charles Village today as part of the Women's March on Washington. Organizers say they originally "envisioned a small vigil for Baltimore ... thinking [it] might attract 20 to 40 people who would stand on the sidewalk."

And, from the Women's March in Washington:

You said it, Jennifer.

"And The White House Will Be Occupied By A Downright Fool And Complete Narcissistic Idiot"

Click here to see how cartoonists from around the world are showing their feelings about the incoming administration.

Bystander Intervention Strategies | American Friends Service Committee

Bill Talsma

If you witness public instances of racist, anti-black, anti-Muslim, anti-trans, or any other form of oppressive interpersonal violence and harassment, use these tips on how to intervene while considering the safety of everyone involved.

Do make your presence as a witness known.

• If possible, make eye contact with the person being harassed and ask them if they want support. Move yourself near the person being harassed.
• If possible and you feel you can risk doing so, create distance or a barrier between the person being harassed and the attacker.
• If it’s safe to do so, and the person being harassed consents—film or record the incident.

Do take cues from the individual being harassed.

• Is the person engaging with the harasser or not? You can make suggestions, “Would you like to walk with me over here? Move to another train car? For him to leave you alone?,” and then follow their lead.
• Notice if the person being harassed is resisting in their own way, and honor that. (Especially white folks, don’t police the tone of the person being harassed).
• Follow up with the individual being harassed after the incident is over, see if they need anything else.

Do keep both of you safe.

• Assess your surroundings—are there others nearby you can pull in to support? Working in a team is a good idea, if it is possible.
• Can you and the person being harassed move to a safer space/place?

Don’t call the police.

• For many communities experiencing harassment right now (including arab and Muslim communities, black people, queer and trans folks, and immigrants) the police can cause a greater danger for the person being harassed.

Don’t escalate the situation.

• The goal is to get the person being harassed to safety, not to incite further violence from the attacker.

Don’t do nothing.

• Silence is dangerous—it communicates approval and leaves the victim high and dry. If you find yourself too nervous or afraid to speak out, move closer to the person being harassed to communicate your support with your body.

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What To Wear To A Protest March | Women's March on Washington 2017

Christabel, Emmeline,& Sylvia Pankhurst lead a suffragette parade through London in 1911.

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From Wardrobe Oxygen:

Thousands are expected to come to Washington DC on January 21st to march on the first day of incoming President Donald Trump’s administration. As someone who lives in the area and attended rallies and inaugurations at this time of year I can tell you it’s going to be cold, you’re going to be on your feet for a long while, and basic necessities like bathrooms and bottled water are few and far between. What’s a woman to wear when sending a message to the government that women’s rights are human rights?

Update: After many questions, I have more details about the march and the content of this piece at the bottom of this post. I have also updated the tips thanks to many of you who have written in.

Second Update: I have added some information about transportation from rally buses to the march starting point. Also please note any links below may be affiliate links. At the bottom of the post I share more information about this.

Click on the link above for comprehensive information about what to wear and what to bring (and what not to bring) on Saturday.

Click here for the official Facebook page for the Women's March on Washington.

Click here for the official Facebook page for the sister marches around the country.

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Getting Woke | The 7 Stages of White People Getting Woke

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Jamie Varon in Complex:

We all watched as Matt McGorry went from the cute prison guard in Orange is the New Black to that woke white guy who’s using his celebrity influence to raise awareness around injustice and inequality. Thanks to the Internet and the removal of media gatekeepers, we’ve seen a growing number of prominent celebrities ... wake up to the harsh realities that people of color face. Anyone who can access the web has a voice now, and while the Internet can be a breeding ground for hatred, it's also a place where we can learn from each others' experiences. 

I know I'm not alone in waking up to the subtle and insidious ways that racism permeates the lives of so many Americans. Although I doubt most white people believe we're living in a "post-racial America," hearing stories from POCs about their experiences with racism is eye-opening. From rampant police brutality and heightened incarceration rates to socioeconomic inequality and job discrimination, there's an entire segment of America that many white people are unaware of. 

At least, that's until they wake the hell up, and see what's going on around them. When white people go from oblivious to activist, there’s a certain pattern that emerges. Here are the seven stages of getting "woke" ...

Varon's seven stages are recognition, research, feel, connect, defend, purge, and dream.

Read the rest of the article here.