Girl power

Women have given birth, nursed (by feeding and tending when sick) all the children, and raised them with love and firm guidance throughout history. (Herstory some would like to say.) And yes, I know many men have also done everything except give birth.

But don't forget the girls. The wonderful speeches given by the young girls in Black Mountain NC last Saturday were thoughtful and well delivered. These are the leaders who will raise the next generations of women. Thanks so much to their mothers, sisters, aunts, teachers, grandmothers, and all the men who support their growth.

Take a moment to enjoy one of these videos just to see what they had to say.  I am.  I was late coming to the march (as I mentioned in my blog before) and missed seeing most of these young women in person. I'm so glad they were videoed by Katie Hanning.

Willow, Past, Present, Future of Marching

Clare Definition of Feminism

Martha ERA

Eska 2020 Elections

Sabrina Violence Against Women

Intermission Jumping (with Sarah Vekasi and 6 year old Simone)

(It was just 35 degrees that Saturday morning)

Isabella Gender Diversity LGBGT+

Poppy Immigration

Olivia Power of Youth

Capucine Equal Pay

Elsa Take Action

A big thank you to Sarah Vekasi and other friends who helped organize the Black Mountain Women's March of 2020.

I know going to links is not what you usually want to do...but these girls are AMAZING!

Sarah gave a bit of background when she shared Katie Hanning's videos on FaceBook:

"Here are all the speeches our organizers gave at the 2020 Black Mountain Women’s March. Each kid researched and wrote their own speech. Rough drafts were due in mid December and we practiced them multiple times before the actual march. Their poise, power, creativity, and intellect is all their own. So impressive! Watch, listen, be inspired, and share. "