USVI joins US & world in Women’s March against Donald J. Trump
FREDERKSTED, St Croix, USVI- — The scenes around the world — and especially in US cities where, collectively, millions gathered from Chicago to the nation’s capital in protest of the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump — were stunning.
The Women’s March and sister marches globally were a huge success in galvanising people from all walks of life against the Trump administration, mainly triggered by Mr Trump, whose tone against women, the Muslim religion and other issues during the campaign in 2016 and even as president-elect, has coalesced a wide coalition against him — one day after his inauguration.
The main march took place in Washington with an estimated crowd of about 500,000 people, according to reports from US media outlets. A press release issued by event organisers says the march sought to reaffirm the core values of freedom and democracy for all, at a time when many fear their voices will be lost, especially in relation to the rights of women, immigrants, workers, reproduction and freedom of choice, the LGBTQIA community, the environment, rights for all races and religious freedom.
Persons in St Croix also showed their solidarity for the Women’s March by organising a march of their own.
The march began at Time Square in Christiansted Saturday morning, January 21, 2017 and ended with speeches and performances at the bandstand at Fort Christianvaern.
Meanwhile, over 20 countries saw protests on the first day of Trump’s presidency.
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17 Responses to “USVI joins US & world in Women’s March against Donald J. Trump”
Hoping that you will come out from among us and take the lead in the next issue.
USA has gone to the dogs
How dare they call us Virgin Islanders (from the true Virgin Islands) cowards for how we react to our government? May I remind those people over in the Virgin Islands of the United States (not the amendment to your name, copycats) that that you don't even have the right to vote for the president you elected. Why? Because of a hundred year old clause in your constitution that prohibits by labelling you sub-human and quite literally savage.
https://youtu.be/CesHr99ezWE
Please people of the VIUS, if you want to talk about whose government mistreats whom, learn your own constitution and see what rights are constantly denied to you due to archaic prejudices. Mind your own fishing pole and I'll mind mine.
Also, Virgin Islanders have a legacy of being resilient and steadfast in their beliefs. We are smart and brave enough to protest and stand up for ourselves when we feel wronged. Yes, we may seem passive now but the bear is only hibernating. We will wake in time.