As my friend and I waited for our bus to Washington, D.C. this morning, we couldn’t help but notice that nearly everyone standing in line with us was a woman. Because we are New Yorkers and don’t ever want to appear too pumped for anything (it’s related to all that black we wear), we quietly acknowledged each other and made our way to what might be one of the largest human rights protests in American history, Saturday’s Women’s March on Washington.
Others, in other modes of transportation, however, felt there was no need for chill. They wore they pink pussy hats loud and proud.
Joined by plane full of women heading to D.C. #WomensMarchOnWashington. Seattle is showing up in force! pic.twitter.com/RdBdCxvn8P
— Julia White (@julwhite) January 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/FlorBlake/status/822493877810634754
They raised their hands in a “yup, you better believe I’ll stand up for equal rights” solidarity.
https://twitter.com/OneNabi/status/822427954043121665
https://twitter.com/addarioandrea/status/822470883273035777
Even Southwest Airlines has been turning its cabins hot pink in honor of the march tomorrow and in support of equality for all.
Southwest turns on the pink lights and a loud cheer erupts. #WomensMarch pic.twitter.com/Ft8ukziRVk
— Jennifer MOran (@jgmoran2) January 19, 2017
While I’m proud to be a too-cool New Yorker, looking at these photos of my fellow marchers, I’m a little disappointed our bus wasn’t just a tad nastier.
