SAN ANTONIO – Demonstrators in San Antonio joined their counterparts in hundreds of cities Saturday as they marched for women’s rights just a day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
The official Women’s March on Washington took place in the nation’s capital Saturday. According to the event’s website, there were 673 “sister” marches around the country and the world.
Hundreds took to the Alamo City streets, waving signs and poster as part of a demonstration. The Facebook event was called “From SA to DC, Women March Against Hate."
Women, minority groups and members of the LGBT community have voiced concern over Trump’s plans now that he has taken office. Many of the signs were about women’s rights, though other issues were on display too.
“Advocate for social justice, women's power, equality, women's rights, immigrants' rights, LGBTQIA rights, every type of rights. It's very important,” said Monica Garcia, a marcher.
“I'm here for human rights. I'm here for everyone who's been oppressed. I'm here for everyone who can't speak. That's why I'm here today,” said Andrew Velis, a marcher.
"We cannot be silent. And if we're all together peacefully, we can make a difference,” said Barbara Edens, a marcher.
While San Antonio had a big turnout, other cities had massive amounts of people. In Austin, marchers jammed the streets, and crowds poured across the nation’s capital.
The Facebook event for the San Antonio march was made by the organizing group for the Annual International Women’s Day March.
Besides the new federal administration, the event’s details also call for action in the local mayoral and council elections that will take place in May.