Oakland's Women's March

in #women7 years ago (edited)

The great turning is coming. As I marched alongside my young students at the Women's March I bathed in the energy of strong women whose resilient ancestors of many different lineages accompanied them in spirit.

While in the past men have feared our powers as healers, our voices that speak truth and justice, and our ability to bring forth life with love, many of them marched alongside us that day. They were their to represent their mothers, sisters, grandmothers, children and break away from the toxic masculinity brought forth by patriarchy.

Songs of resilience rang throughout the streets of Oakland. Hips cradling the wombs of life danced and rejoiced. Children on top of their parents shoulders smiled down at the crowds.

There is much work and healing left to be done. Many people marched but many peoples voices continue to be silenced. The abundance of children that took to the streets was a reminder of what is yet to come.

As I looked at my students I was reminded that their voices are loud and strong, that they walk fearlessly and humbly, and they lead with love.

(The second photo is of me and some of my elementary school students taken by Alexa Levy. The rest of the photos were taken by me. If you would like you can find more of my work here.... http://www.brookeporterphotography.com/ )

2N8A1591.jpg

IMG_9878-2.jpg

2N8A1644.jpg

2N8A1663.jpg

2N8A1541.jpg!

2N8A1529.jpg

2N8A1772.jpg

2N8A1577.jpg

2N8A1727.jpg

2N8A1585.jpg

2N8A1482.jpg

2N8A1494.jpg

2N8A1580.jpg

2N8A1741.jpg

2N8A1717.jpg

2N8A1507.jpg

2N8A1506.jpg

2N8A1517.jpg

2N8A1531.jpg

2N8A1546.jpg

2N8A1549.jpg

2N8A1578.jpg

2N8A1611.jpg

2N8A1618.jpg

2N8A1624.jpg

2N8A1629.jpg

2N8A1637.jpg!

2N8A1648.jpg

2N8A1656.jpg

2N8A1665.jpg

2N8A1671.jpg

2N8A1677.jpg

2N8A1529.jpg

2N8A1683.jpg

2N8A1687.jpg

2N8A1692.jpg

2N8A1699.jpg

2N8A1730.jpg
2N8A1781.jpg

Sort:  

This post is fabulous! Thank you for so many wonderful photos, and for sharing your story. It's inspiring me all over again. I love how many different people showed up for each other, all supporting women. May this movement keep growing! :)

✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽