Instant Alert: 11 people at the Women's March on Washington explain why they protested

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   11 people at the Women's March on Washington explain why they protested by Leanna Garfield on Jan 22, 2017, 12:11 PM Advertisement WASHINGTON — On January 21, a day after Trump's inauguration, approximately 500,000 people convened in Washington DC for the Women's March. According to its organizers, the march's goal was to stand up for equality for all groups, especially women, LGBT folks, people of color, immigrants, and those with disabilities. More than a million protestors marched in cities in the US and around the world, making it one of the largest one-day protests in American history. Behind the mass throngs of crowds were individuals with their own motivations for gathering in DC. A few shared their stories with Business Insider below. SEE ALSO: 53 of the most eye-catching protest signs we saw at the Women's March on Washington On January 21, half a million people — significantly more than what organizers and the city anticipated — came out to Washington, DC for the Women's March on Washington. Source: The Washington Post Leslie Synn, a 36-year-old mother from New York City, marched with her young daughter's doll to represent her. Synn's daughter's name is Rose, who calls the doll "Rosie." "I couldn't imagine her being a teenager and the country still be in a debate whether she has the right to control her own body," Synn said. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011