2019 Women’s March San Diego
Join YWCA of San Diego County and fellow marchers at the third annual Women’s March in San Diego, scheduled for Saturday, January 19th. YWCA USA has partnered with the Women’s March since its beginning in 2017, and we believe the mission, unity principles, and values of the Women’s March strongly align with YWCA’s work to eliminate racism and empower women.
Location
The march will start and end at the west side of Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101. More information about the march route and transportation can be found here.
Schedule
10am: Blessing and Performances
11am: Speakers:
Nora E. Vargas, March Emcee | Kumeyaay elder Virginia Christman | Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins | Councilmember Dr. Priya Bhat-Patel | Cedrice, Singer/Songwriter & Spoken Word Artist | Rabbi Laurie Coskey | Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher | Melissa Hill | Professor Emeritas Starla Lewis | Councilmember Monica Montgomery | The Resizters, Protest Cover Song Band | Lisa Sanders, Singer/Songwriter | San Diego Women’s Chorus | Wendy Wheatcroft, Mom’s Demand Action | Lindsay White, Singer/Songwriter | Tasha Williamson, Founder of Compassion Project & Building Justice
More information about the scheduled speakers can be found here.
12pm: March begins
1pm – 2pm: Music, food trucks, and community partner tables at the Waterfront Park
Stay Safe
*Choose a location and time to meet up with friends and family before going together.
*Make sure you know the names and cell phone numbers of people who are going with you to a demonstration. Typically, large gatherings of people limit cell reception, so stick together and have a meeting spot pre-determined for after the march in case people get separated.
*Keep in mind that people may bear identities that make them more vulnerable in spaces with heightened police and law enforcement present. Women’s March San Diego will have a team of marshals wearing bright pink vests who are trained in de-escalation.
*Have a point of contact with someone who is not attending the march to call in case of an emergency.
*Frequently apply sunscreen, drink water, and takes breaks or stretch as needed.
What to Bring
*Make your own sign or print YWCA USA’s downloadable rally signs.
*Water bottle
*Appropriate clothing for the weather – the march will happen rain or shine.
*Sunscreen
*Comfortable walking shoes
*Small bag
*Cell phone and portable charger
*Cash and identification – it is not recommended to carry your whole wallet with you, take only what you need and leave the rest.
We look forward to connecting with individuals and organizations making a difference for our community!
Show Your Support
To find a march closer to your current location throughout the United States, check the Women’s March interactive map. North County Women’s March will be holding their event in Oceanside from 9:30-11am.
If you are not able to attend the march, you can still demonstrate your support on social media:
*Use #WomensWave or #TruthToPower to connect with participants.
*Share why you believe civil rights, disability rights, ending violence, environmental justice, immigrant rights, LGBTQIA rights, and women’s rights are important to you and your community.
Photo Credits: Women’s March San Diego
Statement on Anti-Semitism and All Forms of Bigotry
In light of recent concerns and news reports about anti-Semitism and financial transparency, YWCA USA has undertaken considerable due diligence regarding continued support of the Women’s March, including direct conversations with lead organizers of the March and with peer organizations in the women’s advocacy, racial justice and social justice spaces. We are pleased to see strong statements denouncing anti-Semitism and bigotry prominently posted on the homepage of the Women’s March, which have also been reflected in the various conversations YWCA USA has had.
Our decision to continue to support the January 19th Women’s March events is based on the existing alignment between YWCA’s work to empower women and advance racial justice, and core issues that are central to the Women’s March policy platform. As with other national partnerships, our engagement with the Women’s March is both long-term and substantive: we have and will continue to focus on the policy issues that further our mission to eliminate racism and empower women, while we do the long-term, hard work of building a truly inclusive movement.
