Last week on Saturday, Jan. 20th millions of people around the United States marched in solidarity to advocate for the protection and promotion of women’s rights. Organizers estimated that over 500,000 people were in attendance at Washington D.C., the nation’s capital. Embedded above is a 360-degree video following that march in Washington.
The marches occurred the day after the inauguration of President Trump, the 45th president of the United States. The peaceful protest saw people marching for a variety of causes from reproductive rights and equality to racism and discrimination. The official website for the movement also features a Women’s March Global section, encouraging “individuals and organizations committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and those who understand women’s rights as human rights to join our local coalitions of marchers in representing the rights and voices of progressive people around the world.”
The video was created by Content, an Immersive Media Production company that appears to specialize in 360 videos. Their past work was focused on various U.S. National Park locations in a series known as Anywhere That is Wild.
“We stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families – recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country,” reads the Women’s March Mission Statement. “Women’s rights are human rights, regardless of a woman’s race, ethnicity, religion, immigration status, sexual identity, gender expression, economic status, age or disability. We practice empathy with the intent to learn about the intersecting identities of each other. We will suspend our first judgement and do our best to lead without ego.”
More information about the march is available at the official Women’s March organization website here.
