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NORFOLK REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS MARCH
Norfolk City Hall / Civic Plaza
810 Union St, Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, VA 23510
Directions
Here is our route map! https://goo.gl/maps/4QbxGGjdaBgTK54S8
The Tide light rail will get you conveniently around town for $3 per ride and stops right at City Hall. There are lots of affordable parking garages and street parking in Norfolk, as well. Biking always encouraged! Norfolk has electric bikes and scooters for rent downtown.
The march route is 1.5 miles long and will last about 30 minutes. You're welcome to rally at the start or end location if you're unable to march. Restrooms are available for use at The Chrysler Museum and the museum is free and open to visitors. They do require masks for entry.
Thank you all SO MUCH again for joining the Norfolk Reproductive Justice March! Your incredible energy and voices helped invigorate all of us as we move into necessary future action.
P H O T O S & V I D E O
Here’s a link to video and photos from the day. Please add yours!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/YGFoCcn8VpLshT2P9
Below are some ways you can help support reproductive rights locally and nationally. Although these are links to donation pages, many of these organizations also need volunteers. These groups represent members of the trans* and BIPOC communities in addition to women.
G I V E & V O L U N T E E R
ACLU Foundation of Virginia - https://action.aclu.org/give/support-aclu-of-virginia
Hampton Roads Reproductive Justice League - https://hrrjl.com/donate/
NARAL Pro-Choice VA - https://naralva.org/donate-naral-pro-choice-virginia/
Planned Parenthood - https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/onlineactions/cOJVhOyrzkq4uBcxVekXFA2?sourceid=1000065&affiliateID=091750&_ga=2.41818338.1390129926.1634572592-1153035257.1630949484
SisterSong - Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collaborative - https://sistersong.nationbuilder.com/donate
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A peaceful, unified protest against nationwide reproductive rights restrictions that destabilize the safety of women, girls, and non-binary citizens. The event's goal is to uphold reproductive justice by encouraging voters to elect Virginia's pro-choice candidates at the polls this November.
Thank you for joining the Norfolk Reproductive Justice March! You are a critical part of the 600+ actions taking place all across the country this Saturday. The Supreme Court reconvenes next week to hear another case directly challenging Roe, deciding the healthcare fate of millions. This is a pivotal moment to speak out against the use of birthing bodies as political pawns.
The link below will take you to a document filled with great slogans and quotes to get your creative ideas flowing for your signs. Let’s be colorful, tastefully cheeky, and artistic so we can really show the city something special!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NvajEzePZ0g85At-117X4cbPagWVLzuwLt94WsGsx5A/edit?usp=sharing
The Women’s March organization also created nice signs. These are easily printed up at a copy shop.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sbI1Ua3Vpv1cP6vKOU3xikpzFZ7R85Ay?usp=sharing
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PROGRAM
1:00 PM - Rally Begins / Welcome
1:10 PM - Natasha Phillips from Planned Parenthood Hampton Roads
Michelle Wooten McFarland from NARAL Pro-Choice VA
1:30 PM - March Begins
2:00 PM - Arrive at The Chrysler Museum for Mingling & Music
3:00 PM - Event Concludes
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This is a masked event for public safety!
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Banners or signs should be no larger than 4' x 4' because we'll be limited to sidewalks for some portions of the march.
Please do not use coat hangers or Handmaid's Tale imagery on your signs. We want to avoid further stigmatizing abortion and be clear that these injustices are happening right now, not in a dystopian future.
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*** CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! ***
This event has magically come together in just three short weeks, so I do need some volunteers. Please email me ASAP if you'd like to help and I'll share roles available. THANK YOU!!!
kayce.white@icloud.com
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