Islanders stand up for equality at Women’s March on Seattle

January 24, 2017 12:00 pm
Marchers gather in Judkins Park to listen to speeches before marching to Seattle Center. Allison DeAngelis/Bellevue Reporter
Marchers gather in Judkins Park to listen to speeches before marching to Seattle Center. Allison DeAngelis/Bellevue Reporter

About 200,000 people marched through the streets of Seattle on Saturday to support equality, in solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington and protests around the world. Hundreds of Islanders participated in the event, which was believed to be the largest political march in the city’s history.

For more details on the march, see the Reporter’s story here.

Mercer Island women made signs with the message of “Raising Sons to Respect Women.” It was a “positive and strengthening day that we will never forget,” said Islander Paulette Denman. Photo courtesy of Paulette Denman

Mercer Island women made signs with the message of “Raising Sons to Respect Women.” It was a “positive and strengthening day that we will never forget,” said Islander Paulette Denman. Photo courtesy of Paulette Denman

Women meet in Mercer Island before heading to the march. Photo via @TanaSenn

Women meet in Mercer Island before heading to the march. Photo via @TanaSenn

Women heading to the march talk about the new administration. Eastside residents had an array of reasons for marching on Jan. 21. Allison DeAngelis/Bellevue Reporter

Women heading to the march talk about the new administration. Eastside residents had an array of reasons for marching on Jan. 21. Allison DeAngelis/Bellevue Reporter

Marchers hold up signs as they walk to Seattle Center. Allison DeAngelis/Bellevue Reporter

Marchers hold up signs as they walk to Seattle Center. Allison DeAngelis/Bellevue Reporter