The 2017 Women’s March in downtown SLO brought out thousands of residents and sparked a wave of activism after the 2017 elections.
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Between 7,000 and 10,000 people participated in the Women’s March in SLO last January. -
Women’s March San Luis Obispo organizers plan to hold a “Hear our vote: Voices of resistance” rally on Jan. 20, nearly one year after the original march. -
On Jan. 21, 2017, thousands participated in Woman’s March, despite the cold and rainy weather conditions. -
The 2017 Women’s March was first of 15 events organized by members of Women’s March San Luis Obispo that same year. -
According to Women’s March SLO organizers, many of the individuals who participated in the original march remained politically active and engaged throughout the rest of the year. -
Many of those who attended the 2017 Women’s March in SLO brought along their children and other family members. -
Women’s March SLO organized several other events in 2017, including a “day without a woman” rally in March. -
Since the 2017 march, Women’s March SLO organizers have amassed an email list and social media following of nearly 10,000 people that can be mobilized and called to action. -
While the 2017 Women’s March was a moment of support and solidarity, the organization says there is still work to do in 2018.
