THE RISE OF THE WOMAN = THE RISE OF THE NATION #DayWithoutAWoman #IStrikeFor pic.twitter.com/LND8s4DeM7
— Women's March (@womensmarch) March 8, 2017
On March 8, in honor of International Women's Day, the activists and organizers behind the Women's March held a strike rally for "Day Without A Woman." After convening at 12 p.m. on 59th & 5th, Erica Ford, Angie Martinez, and others addressed the crowd, before the march began.
Angie Martinez, Erica Ford, Shianne Norman, and others address the crowd.
Thank you @angiemartinez for joining us! Stay motivated everyone! #DayWithoutAWoman #IStrikeFor pic.twitter.com/CzCS2nJH1f
— Women's March (@womensmarch) March 8, 2017
A powerful message from @EricaFordNYC on a #DayWithoutAWoman. pic.twitter.com/H7f08LcgVA
— Women's March (@womensmarch) March 8, 2017
"Let's rise" - Shianne Norman, we're so honored for you to join us on a #DayWithoutAWoman. pic.twitter.com/U00WMbJ8AU
— Women's March (@womensmarch) March 8, 2017
Protesters marched down 59th Street towards Trump International Hotel.
#DayWithoutAWoman protesters march down 59th St in NYC pic.twitter.com/T9ErcvoP9b
— Jason Stern (@IbnLarry) March 8, 2017
NYPD met protesters at Trump International and issued dispersal orders.
NYPD now giving out warning to disperse. Doesn't look likely. pic.twitter.com/s2aOooj8ZC
— Isaac Saul (@Ike_Saul) March 8, 2017
Linda Sarsour and other activists were arrested outside of Trump International.
Some of us have been arrested #DayWithoutAWoman pic.twitter.com/WSYVdrQjxA
— Women's March (@womensmarch) March 8, 2017
Women's March organizers call for a demonstration of solidarity at 7th precinct.
UPDATE: Meet us at 7th precinct (19 1/2 Pitt St) in Manhattan to show solidarity with our sisters who were arrested today. #DayWithoutAWoman
— Women's March (@womensmarch) March 8, 2017
This story is developing and will be updated as new information becomes available.