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Women’s Day march spreads message of equality, respect

March 2, 2019 By V. Finster Leave a Comment

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Participants walk through Alamo Plaza during the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Kimiya Factory chants during the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Priscilla Iree (left) holds a sign while Makayla Motoya (middle) walks in 8 inch heels during the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Bridgett Felix walks in front of the flag representing the transgender community during the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> "Grandmother" Emma Ortega member of the Lipan Apache and Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribes sings to a crowd before the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in Milam Park on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Participants during the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Participants during a blessing before the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in Milam Park on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Dr. Susanna Ramirez, member of the Huitzilmeztli Tribe, leads a blessing before the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in Milam Park on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Sister Katya Klyzm, member of Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Abbey of the Alamo Inc., kneels in reverence during a blessing before the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Participants before the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in Milam Park on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> The 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March leaves leaves Milam Park on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Participants during the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Dr. Susanna Ramirez, member of the Huitzilmeztli Tribe, leads a blessing before the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in Milam Park on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> A participant wears a hat with words Unidas Juntas, meaning joined together, during the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Vanessa Canauhtli, member of the Autonomous Brown Berets, holds a flag representing the transgender community during the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Yuri Sanchez, 8, rollerblades alongside mother Andrea Sanchez during the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Maricela Olguin pushes daughter Aurora, 3 months, during the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Sisters Katya Klyzm, Dottie Bair and Postulent Anita Margarita, members of Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Abbey of the Alamo Inc., walk during the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Kae Roemershauser, president of IGNITE UTSA chapter, chants during the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Johan Mejia pulls a wagon while walking his dog Princess during the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March at Milam Park on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Participants walk in front of the Alamo during the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Participants during the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Customers at La Panderia watch participants during the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March on Houston Street on Saturday, March 2 <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> A construction worker watches participants from scaffolding during the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Participants during the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Isabella Sanchez, 12, sits on a bench after the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March in Milam Park on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> Items set out to accompany a blessing before the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March at Milam Park on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b> An attendee holds up a shirt for sale before the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March at Milam Park on Saturday, March 2. <b><em>Photo by V. Finster | Heron</em></b>

Despite light rain Saturday morning, more than 200 people gathered at the steps of the gazebo at Milam Park in west downtown to participate in the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March.

“We are one. We are the same. You’re not alone. Take my hand,” “Grandmother” Emma Ortega of the Lipan Apache and Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe sang while beating a buffalo drum she decorated with painted dragonflies.

“They represent the dreams of the individual, the dreams of everyone,” Ortega said.

The theme for this year’s march was ¡La Luche Sigue!, Nevertheless, We Persist!

Victoria Castellanos, first-year marcher and social work major at the University of Texas at San Antonio, said having studied women’s rights in college motivated her to attend.

Members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Abbey of the Alamo Inc., an advocacy group who’s members are anonymous, wore handmaiden costumes.

The costumes, made popular by the TV series adapted from Margaret Atwood’s novel “The Handmaid’s Tale,” have become a symbol of solidarity in regards to women’s right and the Me Too movement.

“The march is about elevating women’s voices,” said Sister Katya Klyzm, a member of the group, who declined to give their birth name.

Seasoned marcher Lala Bernal said she attends the march every year because it’s important to exercise civil rights.

“One’s concerns should be brought to the forefront as much as possible,” Bernal said.

The march passed through the downtown, including the Alamo, before returning to Milam Park.

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