I captured these images from the heart of the Women’s March in Washington, D.C. on January 21, 2017, intimately documenting the different faces, cultures, values, generations and messages the monumental protest brought together. Women and men alike marched for reproductive rights, immigration reform, Black Lives Matter, clean water, LGBTQ+ rights and many other causes pertinent to the world we live in, particularly given the current political climate. It was a time to be heard, to listen to the incredible and beautifully loud voices of more than 500,000 women strong, many of whom were donning pink hats and holding witty, thought-provoking and often snarky handmade signs. We marched in solidarity, regardless of our background, race, politics, voting record, socioeconomic status and cause. My role was both participant and photographer, and the resulting photographic series below, all shot digitally, provides a historical record of the event and is meant to inspire hope and provoke change.
This series represents generations of women and allies marching for a unified cause: young girls who embody innocence and the idea of a better future; 20- and 30-somethings with clinched fists, angry and demanding equality; and an older generation of women who have seen their share of protests and marches throughout the years and hope to leave behind a legacy of positive and lasting change.
