title: Women's March 2018 - Shreveport Bossier
start: 2018-01-20
start time: 11:00
end time: 17:00
venue: Caddo Parish Courthouse
city: Shreveport (LA)
country: US
coordinates: 32.5121, -93.7497
tags: PowertothePolls feminism marchon weekendofwomen women womenmarch womenrights
links:
Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/544473482551747/
description:
On January 20, 2018, Women's March Shreveport-Bossier will unite in Downtown Shreveport to reaffirm our commitment to building a positive and just future for all, and to and to commemorate the anniversary of the first Women’s March in 2017. This rally is designed to engage and empower all people to support women's rights, human rights, social and environmental justice, and to encourage participation in 2018 midterm elections.
HEAR OUR VOTE!
The mission of the Women’s March is to harness the political power of women and their communities to create transformative social change. Women’s March is a female led movement providing intersectional education on a range of issues and creating entry points for new grassroots activists and organizers to engage with their local communities through trainings, outreach, programs, and events.
The events of 2017 have led to a focus on voter education, voter outreach, and voter empowerment, all encompassed in the message for this year: ”Hear Our Vote." Women’s March Shreveport-Bossier is part of a national movement to unify and empower those who stand for women’s rights, human rights, civil liberties, and social justice for all.
The Shreveport-Bossier march will be one of many worldwide events honoring the movement that brought out over 3 million marchers on January 21, 2017, in what is considered the largest single-day demonstration in U.S. history.
Following the march and rally on January 20, Women's March Shreveport-Bossier will also be engaging in community outreach events organized by partners whose advocacy is aligned with our Unity Principles - ending violence, reproductive rights, LGBTQIA rights, workers' rights, civil rights, disability rights, immigrant rights, Indigenous people's rights and environmental justice. More information to come on these actions as we get closer to the event.
The Women’s March Shreveport-Bossier 2018 events are non-partisan and peaceful and will give people the opportunity to unite in every state and major metropolitan area and stand in solidarity for the American values we represent.
WHO IS INVITED?
All people who believe in a positive and just future.
WHERE:
The march and rally will be at the Caddo Parish Courthouse, 501 Texas St, Shreveport, LA 71101. The events will be held in downtown Shreveport, near the Courthouse.
WHEN:
The march and rally begins promptly at 11 AM.
Community events start at 1 PM.
WHAT TO BRING:
Signage, friends, water bottle, marching shoes
HOW CAN I HELP:
If you would like to volunteer to help plan or to volunteer the day of the March, send us a private message.
HOW TO GET CONNECTED AND INFORMED:
Women's March Shreveport-Bossier is committed to creating transformative social change. We recognize that there is no true peace, freedom, or inclusion without equity for all.
This event is a peaceful gathering, and we would appreciate all comments and activities on this page to reflect the kind nature of our gathering. Any negative, hateful or vulgar comments will not be tolerated and will be deleted. Repeat offenders will be blocked. Thank you for your understanding.