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Huge crowds gather to demonstrate against Trump
Updated 2:28 pm, Monday, January 23, 2017
Demonstrators gather at San Francisco's Civic Center for the Women's March on January 21, 2017, the day after President Donald Trump took office.
Media: Bill DisbrowAll over the Bay Area on Saturday, massive crowds overflowed sidewalks, streets and parks as pro-women, anti-President Trump protesters loudly — and peacefully — declared they will oppose the new administration’s agenda wherever they see it opposing them.
“I have a message for Donald Trump: If you think you can bully women back to the 1950s, think again,” Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf told a cheering crowd of tens of thousands in front of City Hall, a throng so huge it spilled into nearby streets.
“We will push forward for our generation, for our daughters’ generation, for our granddaughters’ generation, and we will not stop until we have it (women’s equality) written in the United States Constitution,” she said. “We stand up for justice.”
Zoha Khalili of Modesto marches with thousands of others during the Women's March Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington D.C. to protest the presidency of Donald J. Trump and to rally for the rights of all races, classes and gender identities. less
Zoha Khalili of Modesto marches with thousands of others during the Women's March Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the Women's March on ... more
Photo: Leah Millis, The Chronicle
A portrait of Hillary Clinton sits at a bus stop as protesters stream past on Market street during the Women's March Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington D.C. to protest the presidency of Donald J. Trump and to rally for the rights of all races, classes and gender identities. less
A portrait of Hillary Clinton sits at a bus stop as protesters stream past on Market street during the Women's March Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in ... more
Photo: Leah Millis, The Chronicle
Gerry Garber, left, and Amy Wollman shout at anti-abortion activists as they march past on Market street before the Women's March Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington D.C. to protest the presidency of Donald J. Trump and to rally for the rights of all races, classes and gender identities. less
Gerry Garber, left, and Amy Wollman shout at anti-abortion activists as they march past on Market street before the Women's March Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to ... more
Photo: Leah Millis, The Chronicle
People attend the Women's March in Napa on January 21, 2017, the day after President Donald Trump took office in Washington, D.C.
People attend the Women's March in Napa on January 21, 2017, the day after President Donald Trump took office in Washington, D.C.
People listen to speakers during the rally before the Women's March in Civic Center Plaza Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington D.C. to protest the presidency of Donald J. Trump and to rally for the rights of all races, classes and gender identities. less
People listen to speakers during the rally before the Women's March in Civic Center Plaza Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the Women's March ... more
Photo: Leah Millis, The Chronicle
Thousands of people stream down Market street in the rain for the Women's March Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington D.C. to protest the presidency of Donald J. Trump and to rally for the rights of all races, classes and gender identities. less
Thousands of people stream down Market street in the rain for the Women's March Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the Women's March on ... more
Photo: Leah Millis, The Chronicle
Protesters march down Market street as rain falls during the Women's March Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington D.C. to protest the presidency of Donald J. Trump and to rally for the rights of all races, classes and gender identities. less
Protesters march down Market street as rain falls during the Women's March Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington ... more
Photo: Leah Millis, The Chronicle
Amy Ho, center, finishes a rainy Women's March on Market at the Embarcadero with thousands of others Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington D.C. to protest the presidency of Donald J. Trump and to rally for the rights of all races, classes and gender identities. less
Amy Ho, center, finishes a rainy Women's March on Market at the Embarcadero with thousands of others Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the ... more
Photo: Leah Millis, The Chronicle
Demonstrators walk past Oakland’s Lake Merritt. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf spoke to a cheering crowd of tens of thousands at the Women’s March rally.
Demonstrators walk past Oakland’s Lake Merritt. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf spoke to a cheering crowd of tens of thousands at the Women’s March rally.
Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle
Rhianon Liu of Santa Rosa listens to speakers during a rally in Civic Center Plaza before the Women's March Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington D.C. to protest the presidency of Donald J. Trump and to rally for the rights of all races, classes and gender identities. less
Rhianon Liu of Santa Rosa listens to speakers during a rally in Civic Center Plaza before the Women's March Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with ... more
Photo: Leah Millis, The Chronicle
Protesters burn a Donald J. Trump pi�ata in Frank Ogawa Plaza during an anti-Trump protest on the evening of his presidential inauguration Jan. 20, 2017 in Oakland, Calif.
Protesters burn a Donald J. Trump pi�ata in Frank Ogawa Plaza during an anti-Trump protest on the evening of his presidential inauguration Jan. 20, 2017 in Oakland, Calif.
Photo: Leah Millis, The Chronicle
Meghan Crosno, who is 9 months pregnant, waits on Lakeside Drive before joining women marching in Oakland.
Meghan Crosno, who is 9 months pregnant, waits on Lakeside Drive before joining women marching in Oakland.
Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle
Xander Briere (left) and protesters rally at United Nations Pla za before marching to Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco.
Xander Briere (left) and protesters rally at United Nations Pla za before marching to Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco.
Photo: Santiago Mejia, The Chronicle
Annika Jernstedt, 13, listens to speakers during a rally in Civic Center Plaza before the Women's March Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington D.C. to protest the presidency of Donald J. Trump and to rally for the rights of all races, classes and gender identities. less
Annika Jernstedt, 13, listens to speakers during a rally in Civic Center Plaza before the Women's March Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the ... more
Photo: Leah Millis, The Chronicle
Annika Jernstedt, 13, listens to speakers at the rally in S.F.’s Civic Center Plaza.
Annika Jernstedt, 13, listens to speakers at the rally in S.F.’s Civic Center Plaza.
Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle
Hillary Clinton supporters gather with thousands of other participants in Madison Park before the Women's March in Oakland, Calif. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 which was organized along with others around the country as a show of unity after yesterday's inauguration of President Donald Trump. less
Hillary Clinton supporters gather with thousands of other participants in Madison Park before the Women's March in Oakland, Calif. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 which was organized along with others around the ... more
Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle
Protesters march down Market street as rain falls during the Women's March Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington D.C. to protest the presidency of Donald J. Trump and to rally for the rights of all races, classes and gender identities. less
Protesters march down Market street as rain falls during the Women's March Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington ... more
Photo: Leah Millis, The Chronicle
Protesters march down Market street as rain falls during the Women's March Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington D.C. to protest the presidency of Donald J. Trump and to rally for the rights of all races, classes and gender identities. less
Protesters march down Market street as rain falls during the Women's March Jan. 21, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Thousands gathered in San Francisco to march in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington ... more
Photo: Leah Millis, The Chronicle
Protesters cheer at the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in protest after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Protesters cheer at the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in protest after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Protesters cheer at the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in protest after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Protesters cheer at the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in protest after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Photo: John Gress, Getty Images
Protesters cheer at the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in protest after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Protesters cheer at the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in protest after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Photo: John Gress, Getty Images
Protesters gather for the Women's March on Philadelphia a day after Republican Donald Trump's inauguration as president, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Philadelphia. The march is being held in solidarity with similar events taking place in Washington and around the nation. less
Protesters gather for the Women's March on Philadelphia a day after Republican Donald Trump's inauguration as president, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Philadelphia. The march is being held in solidarity with ... more
Photo: Jacqueline Larma, Associated Press
Thousands of people take part in the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in New York City. The Midtown Manhattan event was one of many anti-Trump protests nationwide that came a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. less
Thousands of people take part in the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in New York City. The Midtown Manhattan event was one of many anti-Trump protests nationwide that came a day after Donald Trump was sworn ... more
Photo: John Moore, Getty Images
Women hold hands as they take part in a Women's March Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in St. Louis. The march was held in in conjunction with with similar events taking place in Washington and around the nation following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. less
Women hold hands as they take part in a Women's March Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in St. Louis. The march was held in in conjunction with with similar events taking place in Washington and around the nation ... more
Photo: Jeff Roberson, Associated Press
A young girl holds a protest sign as she participates in a Women's March Saturday Jan. 21, 2017 in Philadelphia. The march is being held in solidarity with similar events taking place in Washington and around the nation. less
A young girl holds a protest sign as she participates in a Women's March Saturday Jan. 21, 2017 in Philadelphia. The march is being held in solidarity with similar events taking place in Washington and around ... more
Photo: Jacqueline Larma, Associated Press
Protesters prepare to rally at the Women's March Saturday Jan. 21, 2017 in Philadelphia. The march is being held in solidarity with similar events taking place in Washington and around the nation.rma)
Protesters prepare to rally at the Women's March Saturday Jan. 21, 2017 in Philadelphia. The march is being held in solidarity with similar events taking place in Washington and around the nation.rma)
Photo: Jacqueline Larma, Associated Press
Protesters listen to a speaker as they fill the streets of downtown Los Angeles during the Women's March against President Donald Trump Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. he march was held in in conjunction with with similar events taking place in Washington and around the nation following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. less
Protesters listen to a speaker as they fill the streets of downtown Los Angeles during the Women's March against President Donald Trump Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. he march was held in in conjunction with with ... more
Photo: Jae C. Hong, Associated Press
Sarah Keeling, right, gives directions to demonstrators participating in the March In Defense Of Women's Rights February 27, 2016 in Columbia, South Carolina. The event was one of hundreds of rallies and marches in more than 20 different countries inspired by the Women's March in the nation's capital. less
Sarah Keeling, right, gives directions to demonstrators participating in the March In Defense Of Women's Rights February 27, 2016 in Columbia, South Carolina. The event was one of hundreds of rallies and ... more
Photo: Sean Rayford, Getty Images
Protesters pose at the start of the Women's March on Main Street Park City on January 21, 2017 in Park City, Utah.
Protesters pose at the start of the Women's March on Main Street Park City on January 21, 2017 in Park City, Utah.
Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images
Protesters pose at the start of the Women's March on Main Street Park City on January 21, 2017 in Park City, Utah.
Protesters pose at the start of the Women's March on Main Street Park City on January 21, 2017 in Park City, Utah.
Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images
Protesters pose at the start of the Women's March on Main Street Park City on January 21, 2017 in Park City, Utah.
Protesters pose at the start of the Women's March on Main Street Park City on January 21, 2017 in Park City, Utah.
Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images
Chelsea Handler, Maria Bello and Charlize Theron participates in the Women's March on Main Street Park City on January 21, 2017 in Park City, Utah.
Chelsea Handler, Maria Bello and Charlize Theron participates in the Women's March on Main Street Park City on January 21, 2017 in Park City, Utah.
Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images
Alice Seitzer (left) and Angela Guilfoyle dance to drum beat as demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Alice Seitzer (left) and Angela Guilfoyle dance to drum beat as demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Alli Berka , from Houston, flexes her muscles as demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Alli Berka , from Houston, flexes her muscles as demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Trinity student Olivia Garza shouts as she marches with about 1,200-1,500 people who gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in downtown and concluded at Estela's Mexican Restaurant on the city's Westside. Advertised as a march against "hate, misogny, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia," the organizers and protestors railed against Trump's comments against women and minorities. less
Trinity student Olivia Garza shouts as she marches with about 1,200-1,500 people who gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. ... more
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
An angry Donna Mantich chants as demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
An angry Donna Mantich chants as demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
San Antonio police estimate about 1,500 people gathered in downtown San Antonio Saturday to march against newly-inaugurated President Donald Trump, joining with similar marches all across the world.
San Antonio police estimate about 1,500 people gathered in downtown San Antonio Saturday to march against newly-inaugurated President Donald Trump, joining with similar marches all across the world.
Alice Seitzer (left) and Angela Guilfoyle dance to drum beat as demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Alice Seitzer (left) and Angela Guilfoyle dance to drum beat as demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Kaleigh Smith raises a sign as demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Kaleigh Smith raises a sign as demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Kaleight Smith raises a sign as demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Kaleight Smith raises a sign as demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Megan Field expresses herself as demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Megan Field expresses herself as demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Indigo Dawn Rael provides pedal power for a couple as demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Indigo Dawn Rael provides pedal power for a couple as demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Demonstators march on Congress Avenue in Austin during the Women's March on Austin on January, 21, 2017.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Mayoral candidate Manuel Medina marches with about 1,200-1,500 people who gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in downtown and concluded at Estela's Mexican Restaurant on the city's Westside. Advertised as a march against "hate, misogny, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia," the organizers and protestors railed against Trump's comments against women and minorities. less
Mayoral candidate Manuel Medina marches with about 1,200-1,500 people who gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose ... more
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
Laura Wright marches with about 1,200-1,500 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in downtown and concluded at Estela's Mexican Restaurant on the city's Westside. Advertised as a march against "hate, misogny, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia," the organizers and protestors railed against Trump's comments against women and minorities. less
Laura Wright marches with about 1,200-1,500 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's ... more
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
About 1,200-1,500 people who gathered at City Hall march down South Flores Street on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in downtown and concluded at Estela's Mexican Restaurant on the city's Westside. Advertised as a march against "hate, misogny, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia," the organizers and protestors railed against Trump's comments against women and minorities. less
About 1,200-1,500 people who gathered at City Hall march down South Flores Street on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's ... more
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
About 1,200-1,500 people who gathered at City Hall march along South Santa Rosa Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in downtown and concluded at Estela's Mexican Restaurant on the city's Westside. Advertised as a march against "hate, misogny, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia," the organizers and protestors railed against Trump's comments against women and minorities. less
About 1,200-1,500 people who gathered at City Hall march along South Santa Rosa Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald ... more
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
About 1,200-1,500 people who gathered at City Hall march along West Martin Street on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in downtown and concluded at Estela's Mexican Restaurant on the city's Westside. Advertised as a march against "hate, misogny, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia," the organizers and protestors railed against Trump's comments against women and minorities. less
About 1,200-1,500 people who gathered at City Hall march along West Martin Street on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's ... more
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
Anel Flores (left) marches with about 1,200-1,500 people who gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in downtown and concluded at Estela's Mexican Restaurant on the city's Westside. Advertised as a march against "hate, misogny, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia," the organizers and protestors railed against Trump's comments against women and minorities. less
Anel Flores (left) marches with about 1,200-1,500 people who gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald ... more
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
About 1,200-1,500 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in downtown and concluded at Estela's Mexican Restaurant on the city's Westside. Advertised as a march against "hate, misogny, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia," the organizers and protestors railed against Trump's comments against women and minorities. less
About 1,200-1,500 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in ... more
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
About 1,200-1,500 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in downtown and concluded at Estela's Mexican Restaurant on the city's Westside. Advertised as a march against "hate, misogny, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia," the organizers and protestors railed against Trump's comments against women and minorities. less
About 1,200-1,500 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in ... more
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
Katie Gifford (right) along with her two-year-old daughter, Ellie, and Gifford's sister Molly join about 1,200-1,500 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in downtown and concluded at Estela's Mexican Restaurant on the city's Westside. Advertised as a march against "hate, misogny, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia," the organizers and protestors railed against Trump's comments against women and minorities. less
Katie Gifford (right) along with her two-year-old daughter, Ellie, and Gifford's sister Molly join about 1,200-1,500 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the ... more
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
Rebecca Ford gives a kiss to her daughter, Josephine, while holding younger daughter, Morgan, as they gather with about 1,200-1,500 people at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in downtown and concluded at Estela's Mexican Restaurant on the city's Westside. Advertised as a march against "hate, misogny, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia," the organizers and protestors railed against Trump's comments against women and minorities. less
Rebecca Ford gives a kiss to her daughter, Josephine, while holding younger daughter, Morgan, as they gather with about 1,200-1,500 people at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of ... more
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
Rebecca Ford and her daughters, Josephine (right), and Morgan applaud a speaker as they gather with about 1,200-1,500 people at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in downtown and concluded at Estela's Mexican Restaurant on the city's Westside. Advertised as a march against "hate, misogny, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia," the organizers and protestors railed against Trump's comments against women and minorities. less
Rebecca Ford and her daughters, Josephine (right), and Morgan applaud a speaker as they gather with about 1,200-1,500 people at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's ... more
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
March organizer Raquel Torres addresses about 1,200-1,500 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in downtown and concluded at Estela's Mexican Restaurant on the city's Westside. Advertised as a march against "hate, misogny, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia," the organizers and protestors railed against Trump's comments against women and minorities. less
March organizer Raquel Torres addresses about 1,200-1,500 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald ... more
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
Jiao Changuin, 9, dresses as Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ginsberg as about 1,200-1,500 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in downtown and concluded at Estela's Mexican Restaurant on the city's Westside. Advertised as a march against "hate, misogny, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia," the organizers and protestors railed against Trump's comments against women and minorities. less
Jiao Changuin, 9, dresses as Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ginsberg as about 1,200-1,500 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in ... more
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
About 1,200-1,500 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in downtown and concluded at Estela's Mexican Restaurant on the city's Westside. Advertised as a march against "hate, misogny, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia," the organizers and protestors railed against Trump's comments against women and minorities. less
About 1,200-1,500 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in ... more
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
About 1,200-1,500 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in downtown and concluded at Estela's Mexican Restaurant on the city's Westside. Advertised as a march against "hate, misogny, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia," the organizers and protestors railed against Trump's comments against women and minorities. less
About 1,200-1,500 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in ... more
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
About 1,200-1,500 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in downtown and concluded at Estela's Mexican Restaurant on the city's Westside. Advertised as a march against "hate, misogny, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia," the organizers and protestors railed against Trump's comments against women and minorities. less
About 1,200-1,500 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 for San Antonio's version of the women's march happening in Washington, D.C. to oppose Donald Trump's inauguration. The march started in ... more
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
The six Bay Area Women’s March events — “sister marches” to the main one in Washington, D.C. — each demanded attention be paid to the rights of women, minorities, immigrants and the poor, with heaps of performances and singing thrown into the mix.
Organizers said the marches weren’t specifically directed at the new president, who took office just a day before, but an undeniably anti-Trump thread wove through every gathering, along with denunciations of pledges by Trump and the new Congress to cut spending on social services. The protests were peaceful, and by the end of the day there were no skirmishes or arrests reported in the Bay Area.
The Washington march drew hundreds of thousands of people, and there was a huge turnout for similar events in hundreds of cities around the nation and overseas. There were at least 50 marches throughout California.
In San Francisco, the marchers ranged from young to old and included a kaleidoscope of groups, from Planned Parenthood to Black Lives Matter and the National Center for Lesbian Rights. The city’s Women’s March was, coincidentally, on the same day as the Walk for Life, the annual antiabortion march held in the city, but both groups adjusted the timing of their events so that they barely overlapped each other. The goal was to prevent conflict.
That meant San Francisco’s gathering began late in the afternoon, around the time most of the others in the Bay Area were ending. By the time speakers began addressing the crowd around City Hall, which was bathed in pink light, tens of thousands of people were crammed shoulder to shoulder, spreading out several blocks from the plaza. Many wore the pink, cat-eared hats adopted as a symbol by marchers to mock Trump’s comments about women’s private parts.
“Yesterday was for Trump’s rhetoric — today is for fighting back,” Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, told marchers. “I’m marching today to protect our health care from being torn away from hardworking families.”
Speakers exhorted the protesters to stand together not just for women’s rights, but against Trump’s anti-immigration, anti-LGBT and anti-Islamic rhetoric.
Thousands joined the Women's March in Oakland on January 21, 2017, the day after President Donald Trump took office.
Media: San Francisco Chronicle“What has brought us together is the reality that all our struggles are the same, and we are stronger together,” Ameena Jandali, content director of the Islamic Networks Group, told the crowd.
Folk singer Joan Baez — a veteran of many protests over the decades — led the crowd in a Spanish rendition of “We Shall Not Be Moved.”
The march made its way down Market Street around 5 p.m. under a heavy downpour. Signs became soggy piles and umbrellas thumped against one another as the long line of marchers headed slowly toward Justin Herman Plaza on the Embarcadero. Even in the rain, spirits remained high, with marchers bursting out with “This Land Is Your Land.”
“I feel like it’s about us standing up for each other and knowing our community is not going to stand idly by,” Rebecca Kidder, 45, of San Francisco said as she held a sign reading “Equal Rights for All Genders.” “We’re going to have our voices heard, so people know we’re not just going to lie down and let this s— happen to us.”
In Oakland, demonstrators gathered early in the morning in Madison Park, holding homemade signs with slogans like “Dump Trump” and “Feminist Dad.” The crowd was so large the park was already overrun before anyone began walking through downtown toward City Hall at Frank Ogawa Plaza.
There was camaraderie among the strangers who had traveled from across the Bay Area — Antioch, Martinez and Danville — as performers sang, drummed and danced alongside the protesters and their picket signs. One person yelled, “Look at all the grannies here!” while others chanted, “Fired up! Ready to go!”
Ann Seitz, a 67-year-old Hayward resident, clutched a sign that said, “Paul Ryan Healthcare Plan: Die already, and hurry up about it.”
“I think the administration right now is really trying to perpetuate a vast theft on the public,” Seitz said. “I also think anybody who is complicit and cooperates with taking away insurance for 20 million people is nothing more than a murderer.”
Samantha Jenny, a 37-year-old Oakland resident, was with her three young daughters, who wore shirts she made for them that read: “Future CEO,” “Future Diplomat” and “Future Engineer.”
“Women are our most underutilized resource in the world, so that’s why I made these shirts,” she said. “These girls will save the world. They’re going to be our future engineers, doctors. I want them to be in a country where their rights matter as much as men.”
Crowds numbering in the thousands also massed in Napa, Walnut Creek, Santa Rosa and San Jose. San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo tweeted Saturday morning that 25,000 people had come downtown, and the gathering of thousands in Walnut Creek was the biggest in recent memory there.
Long lines of travelers jammed BART stations across the Bay Area, with the trains packed past capacity and occasionally delayed by crowds. The California Highway Patrol closed the Oak Street off-ramp in Oakland for hours because of the huge gatherings and traffic. Streets in downtown Santa Rosa, as in several cities, were blocked off during the march.
The throngs in the suburbs seemed as fired up as those in the cities. In Walnut Creek, men, women and children from throughout the East Bay gathered at Civic Park to hear singers and speakers including state Sens. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, and Steve Glazer, D-Orinda, call for vigilance against any erosion of equal rights. Chanting and waving signs, the crowd began marching through downtown shortly after noon.
“We will not go quietly back to the 1950s,” read one sign. ”Make America kind again,” read another.
“I’m feeling happy that so many people can make it today,” Kylea Clayton, 15, said as she listened to the speakers in Civic Park. “I think everyone in my generation can come together for our rights and get something done.”
Chronicle staff writer Hamed Aleaziz contributed to this report.
Vivian Ho, Kevin Fagan and Sarah Ravani are San Francisco Chronicle staff writers. Email: vho@sfchronicle.com, kfagan@sfchronicle.com, sravani@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @VivianHo, @KevinChron, @SarRavani
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