Lansing – Several thousand people of all ages, races and genders took to Michigan’s capitol lawn to show solidarity in a sister march that coincided with the National Women’s March that was being held on Washington D.C.
Being publicized as a peaceful demonstration in opposition to the hate crimes, violence and discrimination that is taking place in America.The event was held the day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony, on Saturday January,21 2017.
While addressing the crowd Democratic candidate for Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said,“I accept that this new president won Michigan, but I do not accept that the voters chose him because of his hateful rhetoric.”
Dr. Farha Abbasi, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Michigan State University and a Muslim woman gave a crowd pleasing speech on the rights of all Americans.
The large crowd of like minded people brought unity and a sense of togetherness for many in attendance.
“I feel like I’m less alone,” said Shannon Gillespie (Traverse City) .” I feel like I’m a part of people who feel the same way as I do in this country. And with that strength in numbers we can make changes and demand that our new President represent us.”
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