Surrounding Donald Trump's inauguration, protests erupted all over the world. While the media reported violent protests, peaceful protests went largely unnoticed. Moreover, people from seven continents marched the day after the inauguration for women's rights. Here are some of the most powerful signs from the recent protests.
1. INJUSTICE ANYWHERE IS A THREAT TO JUSTICE EVERYWHERE
2. Build Bridges, Not Walls
Berlin, Germany; January 20, 2017
London, United Kingdom; January 20, 2017
San Jose, California; January 21, 2017
Madison, Wisconsin; January 21, 2017
A unifying theme around the globe, building bridges instead of walls carries a strong message.
3. Change What You Cannot Accept
Des Moines, Iowa; January 21, 2017
Austin, Texas; January 21, 2017
I am no longer accepting things I cannot change. I am changing things I cannot accept. - Angela Davis
4. We Are The CHANGE
Chicago, Illinois; January 21, 2017
San Jose, California; January 21, 2017
5. I Will Stand With The Most Vulnerable
Washington D.C., January 21, 2017
6. We Are Not SILENT & We Are The MAJORITY
New York City, New York; January 19, 2017
Madison, Wisconsin; January 21, 2017
It is well-known that Clinton received over 3 million votes more than Trump, and these signs speak to that.
7. We Stand Together; We Are All Immigrants.
Minneapolis, Minnesota; January 20, 2017
This young child seems to have a better understanding of humanity than some of our political leaders.
8. Immigrants Make America GREAT
Minneapolis, Minnesota; January 20, 2016
The "Bummer" and "Ctrl, Alt, Delete" signs in the background offer some humor to a grave situation.
9. Humanitarianism Must Stop Nationalism
Berlin, Germany; January 20, 2017
It isn't just America that is upset about the election of Trump.
10. We Will Not Live In Fear
Portland, Oregan; January 20, 2017
11. Hate Won't Make U.S. GREAT
Portland, Oregan; January 20, 2017
12. Stand for EQUALITY
Berlin, Germany; January 20, 2017
13. We Are Created EQUAL
St. Paul, Minnesota; January 21, 2017
14. Why Should We Give Trump A Chance?
Minneapolis, Minnesota; January 20, 2017
15. We Are All In This Together
Washington D.C., January 21, 2017
16. Make America Kind Again
Charleston, South Carolina; January 21, 2017
I absolutely love this spin on Trump's slogan.
17. Make America Think Again
New York City, New York; January 21, 2017
18. Respect Existence or Expect Resistance
I will NOT go quietly back to the 1950s!
19. White SILENCE = White VIOLENCE
Washington D.C., January 21, 2017
A wise man once said, "History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of social transition was not the strident clamor of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people." I don't know about you, but I refuse to be silent.
20. The Movement For Black Lives
Washington, D.C., January 20, 2017
21. OUR bodies, OUR minds, OUR POWER
Washington D.C., January 20, 2017
22. We All Move Forward
Seattle, Washington; January 21, 2017
23. I AM AMERICA
Washington D.C., January 21, 2017
24. I'm With Her
Atlanta, Georgia; January 21, 2017
San Jose, California; January 21, 2017
25. CONTROL ≠ Leadership
Washington D.C., January 21, 2017
26. UGH! Where Do I Even Start?
Washington D.C., January 21, 2017
I understand this lady's frustration. Many women can't believe they're having to protest for their rights in 2017.
27. DUDE, JUST STOP
New York City, New York; January 19, 2017
When injustice becomes law, RESISTANCE becomes duty. - Thomas Jefferson
28. REJECT/RESIST
Minneapolis, Minnesota; January 20, 2017
Des Moines, Iowa; January 21, 2017
New York City, New York; January 21, 2017
Madison, Wisconsin; January 21, 2016
This is a simple, yet clear message.
29. 4 years in power = 4 years in protest
Washington D.C., January 20, 2017
30. I Want An America Where ALL My Family Are SAFE and FREE
Minneapolis, Minnesota; January 20, 2017
31. The Most Violent Element In Society Is Ignorance
Charleston, South Carolina; January 21, 2017
Washington D.C., January 21, 2017
32. FIGHT FASCISM
Washington D.C., January 20, 2017
As a nation of free men, we must live through all time or die by suicide. - Lincoln
33. Scotland Doesn't Love You
Glasgow, Scotland; January 20, 2017
34. We Rise By Lifting Others
Chicago, Illinois; January 21, 2017
35. Beware Of Darkness
Los Angeles, California; January 21, 2017
36. If you are neutral on situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.
Washington D.C., January 21, 2017
37. American Nightmare Day 1
38. Will you stay so polite?
Washington D.C., January 20, 2017
This sign definitely speaks to the people who say we should all just get along with one another or that we shouldn't discuss our political views because it may cause conflict. However, we cannot blindly accept inequality and injustice, and we won't.
39. Our Lives Begin To End The Day We Become SILENT About Things That MATTER
Los Angeles, California; January 21, 2017
40. The Resistance!
Los Angeles, California; January 21, 2017
Carrie Fisher would be proud.
41. A Woman's Place is In the Revolution
San Francisco, California; January 21, 2017
42. The True Revolutionary Is Guided By GREAT Feelings Of LOVE
Toronto, Canada; January 21, 2017
43. We NEED Feminism
San Diego, California; January 21, 2017
44. Hate Has No Home Here.
Des Moines, Iowa; January 21, 2017
Boston, Massachusetts; January 21, 2017
45. No Human Being Is Illegal!
Washinton, D.C., January 20, 2017
46. Rebellions Are Built On HOPE.
Washington D.C.; January 20, 2017
47. His Values Are Not Your Values
Minneapolis, Minnesota; January 20, 2017
48. GRAB BACK
Washington, D.C., January 20, 2017
49. Our Revolution is 2020
Minneapolis, Minnesota; January 20, 2017
50. Silence is Complicity
Washinton D.C., January 20, 2017
Madison, Wisconsin; January 21, 2017
51. Staying Human Is Worthwhile
Calgary, Alberta, Canada; January 21, 2017
52. We Must Love And Support One Another
Washington D.C., January 20, 2017
53. The Future Is Female
Washington D.C., January 21, 2017
54. We Will Not Be Silent
Brooklyn, New York; January 21, 2017
55. The Race Of Man Is Suffering
Amsterdam, Netherlands; January 21, 2017
56. This Really Really Sucks
Washington D.C., January 20, 2017
57. When they go low, we go high.
Washington D.C., January 21, 2017
Washington D.C., January 21, 2017
Although she is no longer in the White House, Michelle Obama will remain an inspiration for stimulating change. I can't wait to see the impact her and Barack will continue to have on America.
58. The problem...
Washington D.C., January 20, 2016
If you voted for Trump... tell him you believe in an inclusive America. Tell him you believe in women's rights. Tell him that tax cuts for the wealthy 1% have never helped the poor or middle class. Tell him the president is a role model, not a bully.
59. Black Women's Issues Are Feminist Issues
St Louis, Missouri; January 21, 2017
60. Make America AFRAID Again
Washinton D.C., January 21, 2017
61. Shame on yoU.S.A
London, United Kingdom; January 20, 2017
62. We Won't Give Up
Washington, D.C., January 21, 2017
Charleston, South Carolina; January 21, 2017
63. Indivisible
Washington D.C., January 21, 2017
64. Respect Everyone ALWAYS
65. We The People Are Greater Than FEAR
Charleston, South Carolina; January 21, 2017
Washington D.C., January 21, 2017
New York City, New York; January 21, 2017
66. We Are The Storm
New York City, New York; January 21, 2017
San Jose, California; January 21, 2017
67. Wonder Woman
San Jose, California; January 21, 2017
68. WAKE UP, AMERICA
Washington D.C., January 21, 2017
69. In Our America...
San Jose, California; January 21, 2017
70. I Still Believe in Hope & Change
I still do, too.
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