‘A movement, not a moment’ - Women's marchers plot next step
NORWICH – Nearly two weeks after the Women's Marches that took place across the world following President Trump's inauguration, local activists are meeting again to discuss what's next in terms of their campaign.
Eileen Andrews – a Norwich resident who arranged for 52 people including herself to bus down to Washington, D.C. on January 21 for the Women's March – is among a group of area protesters who are hoping to bring about a greater sense of equality in the United States by refusing to be silenced.
Andrews says that her bus attracted people from Potsdam, Buffalo, Saratoga, Oneida, Rome, Oneonta, Binghamton and Southern Pa. to attend the march, and she is hoping for a similar outcome at their follow-up meeting.
On February 9 at 6 p.m., area activists are inviting like-minded individuals to join their meeting at the Artists' Palette in Norwich to further plan their next step.
“The Women's March was very spiritual and positive,” said Andrews. “For me, it renewed my dedication to support not only women, but equal rights for all humans. This wasn't a white ladies' march; it was a march well representative of all people, nationalities, and religions.”
Andrews continued, “Next on our agenda locally is a meeting at the Artists' Palette to organize our next step. Anyone who attended, or wanted to attend a march – whether it be in Washington or Binghamton – are invited to attend.”
Jill Kraft, Owner of the Artists' Palette, said, “We want like-minds to get together and plan what comes next. This is a movement – not a moment. We all have our own personal reasons for both attending the march and this meeting, and we plan to gather more often moving forward to fight for our rights and beliefs. We will be discussing current changes in policy and legislation, and all are welcome to attend.”
Kraft went on to say that while the rights of women have come a long way throughout history, they aren't where she believes they should be. She said she thanks God that American women do not face the hardships that some women in other countries face, but that does not mean they should settle in the face of misogyny.
“Nothing in this world is simply black and white,” said Kraft. “I feel we, the people in this area, don't know the ins-and-outs about what is really happening out there, and we are naïve to think it's either this way or that way. At the end of the day, I want compassion, decency, and for this country to show some dignity. Fight for what you believe in – fight smarter.”
According to Andrews, the women also plan to discuss another potential bus trip to Washington, D.C. at the meeting for a ‘Science March’ on Earth Day, April 22.
The Artists' Palette is located at 17-19 South Broad Street in Norwich. For more information, contact Eileen Andrews at (607) 226-7994 or by email at emandrews@gmail.com, or Jill Kraft at (607) 244-1445.
Eileen Andrews – a Norwich resident who arranged for 52 people including herself to bus down to Washington, D.C. on January 21 for the Women's March – is among a group of area protesters who are hoping to bring about a greater sense of equality in the United States by refusing to be silenced.
Andrews says that her bus attracted people from Potsdam, Buffalo, Saratoga, Oneida, Rome, Oneonta, Binghamton and Southern Pa. to attend the march, and she is hoping for a similar outcome at their follow-up meeting.
On February 9 at 6 p.m., area activists are inviting like-minded individuals to join their meeting at the Artists' Palette in Norwich to further plan their next step.
“The Women's March was very spiritual and positive,” said Andrews. “For me, it renewed my dedication to support not only women, but equal rights for all humans. This wasn't a white ladies' march; it was a march well representative of all people, nationalities, and religions.”
Andrews continued, “Next on our agenda locally is a meeting at the Artists' Palette to organize our next step. Anyone who attended, or wanted to attend a march – whether it be in Washington or Binghamton – are invited to attend.”
Jill Kraft, Owner of the Artists' Palette, said, “We want like-minds to get together and plan what comes next. This is a movement – not a moment. We all have our own personal reasons for both attending the march and this meeting, and we plan to gather more often moving forward to fight for our rights and beliefs. We will be discussing current changes in policy and legislation, and all are welcome to attend.”
Kraft went on to say that while the rights of women have come a long way throughout history, they aren't where she believes they should be. She said she thanks God that American women do not face the hardships that some women in other countries face, but that does not mean they should settle in the face of misogyny.
“Nothing in this world is simply black and white,” said Kraft. “I feel we, the people in this area, don't know the ins-and-outs about what is really happening out there, and we are naïve to think it's either this way or that way. At the end of the day, I want compassion, decency, and for this country to show some dignity. Fight for what you believe in – fight smarter.”
According to Andrews, the women also plan to discuss another potential bus trip to Washington, D.C. at the meeting for a ‘Science March’ on Earth Day, April 22.
The Artists' Palette is located at 17-19 South Broad Street in Norwich. For more information, contact Eileen Andrews at (607) 226-7994 or by email at emandrews@gmail.com, or Jill Kraft at (607) 244-1445.
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