12 Photos From The Women’s March of Participants Channeling Our Inner Ancestors

Over the weekend, millions of women and men across the nation took to the streets to march for women’s rights. Besides the march possibly being the largest demonstration in U.S. history, something else other than the high attendance numbers stood out. It was the signs being carried by women, men and children of color. Although marches for women have not always been inclusive nor advocated for intersectionality, Black participants made sure their presence was seen and felt. Here are a few signs from the march that paid homage to Black women who fought for a better future for us all. 

On CNN tonite I heard “Wouldn’t be a Hillary Clinton without a #ShirleyChisholm or #FannieLouHamer” #inherfootsteps #GirlTrek #whyweorganize #EllaBaker #SeptimaClark #SojournerTruth #HarrietTubman

A photo posted by carmen (@carmendharris) on Jan 21, 2017 at 7:34pm PST

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A photo posted by Mica Stanford (@myblackamerica) on Jan 21, 2017 at 9:54am PST

#stillirise #weout #harriettubman #womensmarch #womensmarchla #lovenothate #revolutionoflove

A photo posted by Robin Pabello (@robinpabello) on Jan 22, 2017 at 1:52am PST

#shirleychisholm #harriettubman #womansmarch2017 #washingtondc

A photo posted by Reed (@reedharmon) on Jan 21, 2017 at 5:39pm PST

: Sign spotted at the #WomensMarch/#WomensMarchOnWashington

A photo posted by BLACKAMAZING™.com (@blackamazing_) on Jan 22, 2017 at 9:00am PST

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#womensmarchonwashington #listentothekidsbro

A photo posted by laurenjauregui (@laurenjauregui) on Jan 21, 2017 at 5:31pm PST

#blackgirlmagic ✨

A photo posted by The Brave Millennial (@thebravemillennial) on Jan 21, 2017 at 6:24pm PST

Walking in the footsteps of Harriet Tubman, Fannie Hamer, Ida B. Wells, Zora Neale Hurston and Shirley Chisholm. We’re not new to this. #WomenMarch #HumanRights #WomensRights #GirlTrek #becauseofthemwecan

A photo posted by Ebony (@miss.ebony) on Jan 21, 2017 at 9:34pm PST

My 3-in-1 sign of which I was quite proud ✍ and of course my @reformedschool jacket which was very necessary today #wethepeople #aintiawoman #sojourner #womensmarch #womensmarchdc #womensmarchonwashington ( by @plc_24 )

A photo posted by Erin Nutsugah (@erinutsugah) on Jan 21, 2017 at 3:52pm PST

To the young girl on this picture, thank you for being so kind to me today, thank you for your smile, thank you for inspiring, thank you for letting me march with you, thank you for being you. #WhyIMarch #WomensMarch in Chicago #WomenTogether #WomensRightsAreHumanRights and girls, too! #StrongerTogether #BlackGirlMagic

A photo posted by Jim Livesey (@jim4hillary) on Jan 21, 2017 at 5:39pm PST

A photo posted by Araeiaface Robinsino (@araeiapop) on Jan 22, 2017 at 1:38pm PST

#AintI? Black Women- The worlds greatest untapped resource .. #LIFEsource • • • #womenmarchonwashington #womenmarch2017 #sojournerTRUTH #dc #feminist #blackfeminist #unite #allfeminist #love #respect #protect #theblackwoman #allwomen #queens #support #sisterhood #queenssupportingqueens

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A photo posted by @simoneindia on Jan 22, 2017 at 10:02am PST

First women I saw at the march. If our feminism isn’t intersectional, it’s just a pep rally. If we want to know how to move forward- we should follow the women of color. They’ve been leading the march toward justice fiercely wisely tirelessly for ages. @latashamorrison @austinchanning @luvvie @tamikadmallory @aliciakeys @janetmock @oprah

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A photo posted by Glennon Doyle Melton (@glennondoylemelton) on Jan 22, 2017 at 4:17pm PST