The STL Women’s March is an annual event that encourages women to create change in themselves and their communities.
“Our voices need to be heard. Our voices bring insight and value. KNOW YOUR WORTH! Speak up and Speak loud. Our vision is clear. So let’s fight for it,” is a statement released on the St. Louis Women’s March Facebook page.
This is the time where women of all faiths, backgrounds, ethnicities and sexualities join together in solidarity. On Saturday, Jan. 18, the event will begin at Poelker Park, where several vendors, music, speakers and other entertainment will begin at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m., the march will begin, ending near the Gateway Arch.
https://www.facebook.com/stlwomensmarch/videos/2067515803332135/
Footage from last year’s march.
So many inspiring women will be at the forefront of the event. Here is a list of the speakers:
Khalia Collier
Khalia Collier has greatly served the community. Being an entrepreneur, pioneer and general manager of The St. Louis Surge, a two-time national champion professional women’s basketball team. As a St. Louis native, she has taken the initiative to re-brand the face of St. Louis athletics by teaming up with prominent corporations and executives to build the brand. Collier continues to give back to the community by giving back to the youth and opening doors for women’s leadership.
Denise Naughton
Denise Naughton is an Emmy Award-winning producer with extensive experience in the entertainment industry. She uses the method of video storytelling to spread awareness to people across the country. Naughton is also the co-founder of Femme Ascend, a powerful female empowerment meet-up group.
Michelle Higgins
Michelle Higgins spends her time serving the Electoral Justice Project of the Movement of Black Lives. She is actively serving the #BlackLivesMatter movement by participating in civil disobedience and leadership development. She is a supporter of numerous local activism groups such as the Metropolitan Congregations United, Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment and The Organization for Black Struggle.
Amy Rivera
Amy Rivera was born with a rare disease called lymphedema. She was misdiagnosed for more than 30 years because of the lack of education of the disease. As a result of these circumstances, she was left disabled. Since then, her life has been dedicated to giving a much-needed voice to the lymphatic community.
Visit stlwomensmarch.com for more information on the event.
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