The Womxn’s March is a work of art in its entirety, with boundless creativity in the colorful signs and a sense of community reflected in smiles, laughs and purpose. Like any piece of art, it has an outer, visual appearance and a subjective interpretation meant to inspire critical thought.

The simple presence of each person shows dedication and hope because each person has the power to make a change. If we, the American people, can care for each other and stand for equality just as we did at the march, there is nothing that can stand in our way.

The sheer diversity of people and issues present at the march reveals the level of importance of and investment in the cause and allows each piece to flourish. Equal rights for minorities and sustainability are parts of a bigger goal to make the world a better place; they cannot succeed without the other. Each person needs one another. Men, women and non-binary people must fight together; Black, white, Hispanic and indigenous people must fight for each other; Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu and Atheist people must fight from their common values. Happiness is a universal goal; as Abraham Lincoln concluded, “Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves.”

The smiles, hugs and shouts show the highly intoxicating and addictive effects of peaceful protest. There is music, dance and chanting, all because people are thankful for the person next to them and their combined potential. It is a therapeutic effect, knowing that we are all here to support one another.

All in all, the Womxn’s March is a symbol of hope. It inspires people to start or continue fighting for equality and sustainability because the work is hard. The many battles for apathy, healthcare, the economy, conservation and simple human rights are exhausting. When it seems like there isn’t an end to the tunnel, acts like marches glow a welcoming light. It heals, rejuvenates and refocuses to give strength to leaders so that they can get us through the tunnel towards social justice. If you ever feel alone, this march shows you how many individual people support your beliefs and how many are willing to commit themselves to protecting your rights.