Wisconsin Women's March 2018: Milwaukee, Green Bay And Eau Claire

MILWAUKEE, WI — On Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 marchers will gather in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Eau Claire for the Women’s March Wisconsin Day of Action.

Last January, women of all backgrounds came together on all seven continents of the world to show up and be counted as those who believe in a world that is equitable, tolerant, just and safe for all.

The Wisconsin chapter of Women's March will take the momentum of last year’s marches and harness the political power of diverse women, femmes and allies to create transformative social change.

Organizers say the goal for these events is to celebrate the work women of color have done over the past year by highlighting women of color-led organizations, candidates and elected officials. This includes featuring women of color as speakers, holding fundraising drives for grassroots organizations led by women of color, and addressing voter disenfranchisement and suppression.

• The Milwaukee Day of Action featured speakers include:
• Senator Lena Taylor of the 4th District
• Alderwoman Chantia Lewis of the 9th District
• Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson of the 5th District
• Emily Siegrist, State Assembly candidate in the 24th District
• Nancy Yarbrough, Founder of Fresh Start Learning
• Sharlen Moore, Co-Founder and Director of Urban Underground
• Lisa Jones, Organizer at UBLAC
• A DACA Recipient
• Colleen Kennedy, Indigenous Rights Activist and Water Protector

For those wishing to donate online, donations can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/womens-march-wi-day-of-action

Organizers will be using the hashtags: #MakeHerStory and #J20MKE

Employees and friends of Flowers for Dreams, a local online flower delivery shop in Milwaukee, will hand out 200-300 mini bouquets to participants throughout the march, and wear themed Women’s March t-shirts. The bouquets will be wrapped with a tag reading, “We, the Women.”

Renee Rollman, 34, an engineering technician, said Saturday’s March will be her first.

“It's been inspiring to watch and be a part of this next generation of women and men who are working toward closing the gap on gender inequality. Marches are empowering and I hope this event will draw more attention to the cause and further fan the flames of progress,” she said.

Rollman said the two biggest issues are equal pay and the need to stop sexual misconduct in the workplace. Rollman said she has dealt with both issues at the workplace and is looking forward to the day when she will be judged solely by her capabilities and character and not by her gender.

Women’s March is inviting Wisconsin to join millions across the world in celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Women’s March. Events in Wisconsin include:

• Milwaukee - Jan. 20, 2018
• 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Rally at Milwaukee County Courthouse, 901 N. 9th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233
• 11 a.m.-12 p.m. - March to Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
• 12 p.m.-3 p.m. - Afternoon of action, fundraising, food and fellowship at Wisconsin Center
• Green Bay - Jan. 20, 2018, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• 10 a.m.-11 a.m. - Rally at YWCA Greater Green Bay, 230 S Madison St, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301
• 11 a.m.-12 p.m. - March on Main St.
• 12 p.m.-6 p.m. - Afternoon of action, workshops, fundraising, lunch and fellowship at YWCA
• Eau Claire - Jan. 20, 2018, 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
• 10 a.m.-11 a.m. - Rally at Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire, WI 54703
• 11 a.m.-12 p.m. - March to Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 421 S Farwell St., Eau Claire, WI 54701
• 12 p.m. -5 p.m. - Afternoon of action, workshops, voter registration, fundraising and fellowship at Unitarian

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/womensmarchwi

Women’s March is a women-led movement providing intersectional education on a diverse range of issues and creating entry points for new grassroots activists and organizers to engage in their local communities through trainings, outreach programs and events. Women’s March is committed to dismantling systems of oppression through nonviolent resistance and building inclusive structures guided by self-determination, dignity and respect.

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