Editor’s note: This story is part of Southwest Michigan’s Second Wave’s On the Ground Kalamazoo series.
KALAMAZOO, MI — Despite an overcast sky and some drizzle, over 1,200 women, men, and children came out to Bronson Park on Oct. 13 for the 2024 Women’s March. The event was organized by Michelle Zukowski-Serlin and Chardae Chambers.
With the election only 23 days, the crowd was energized, waving signs that promoted women’s reproductive and LGBTIA+ rights. The theme of this year’s march was “We’re not going back!”
On the Ground Photographer Fran Dwight was there to capture the event. Please be sure to check out additional photos in the carousel above.
Over 1,200 people showed up to march for women’s rights on Oct. 13.
Over 1,200 showed up for the 2024 Kalamazoo Women’s March to proclaim this year’s theme, “We are not going back!”
Shardae Chambers, one of the organizers of the 2024 Women’s March
Signs galore at the Kalamazoo Women’s March
Over 1,200 people showed up to participate in Kalamazoo’s 2024 Women’s March.
Local authors Bonnie Jo Campbell and Susan Ramsey turned up to represent.
Men showed up for daughters, wives, sisters, and friends to the Kalamazoo Women’s March on Oct. 13.
Marchers came prepared with signs and umbrellas for the 2024 Kalamazoo’s Women’s March.
Beth Berglin, Director, Policy and Strategy at Michigan Transformation Collective
Dr. Kenlana Ferguson from the Michigan Transformation Collective and Jay’Don Kelley, who is the youngest candidate running for the Kalamazoo Public Schools board.
Michelle Serlin
Over 1,200 people showed up at the 2024 Kalamazoo Women’s March to stand together.
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