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The event started at the [[University of Nebraska-Lincoln]] campus. As the crowd passed the [[Phi Gamma Delta]] fraternity, commonly referred to as ''Fiji'', |
The event started at the [[University of Nebraska-Lincoln]] campus. As the crowd passed the [[Phi Gamma Delta]] fraternity, commonly referred to as ''Fiji'', fifty members were outside harassing protest participants. They shouted phrases such as "No means yes" while flying Trump flags from their balcony.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Bureau|first=Marcella Mercer / World-Herald|title=50 protest UNL fraternity whose members are accused of making vulgar remarks during Women's March|url=https://omaha.com/news/education/50-protest-unl-fraternity-whose-members-are-accused-of-making-vulgar-remarks-during-womens-march/article_99610d24-fb23-53cd-aa9d-f47d338ff638.html|access-date=2021-03-29|website=Omaha.com|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Thousands show up to support Women's March on Lincoln">{{Cite web|last=Star|first=TESS WILLIAMS Lincoln Journal|title=Thousands show up to support Women's March on Lincoln|url=https://journalstar.com/news/local/thousands-show-up-to-support-womens-march-on-lincoln/article_2e87f297-d977-504f-b240-0f9946a37c68.html|access-date=2021-03-29|website=JournalStar.com|language=en}}</ref> This brought a lot of media attention to the protest and the fraternity causing counter-protests against the fraternity. A group of protest members was seen throwing bloody tampons at the fraternity door, protesting outside the chapter house, and inciting arguments with Phi Gamma Delta members. Members of this fraternity denied protesting against women's rights but wanted to support Donald Trump.<ref name=":0" /><ref name="Thousands show up to support Women's March on Lincoln" /> |
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The 2017 Lincoln Nebraska Women's March was a political demonstration of approximately 3,000 to 4,000 women in Lincoln, Nebraska. It took place on January 21, 2017, the day after the inauguration of President Donald Trump. The Lincoln march was part of a larger movement of anti-Trump women's marches that happened across the United States.[1]
On January 20, 2017, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. His presidential campaign was controversial due to his derogatory comments and minimal background in politics. Many Americans paid close attention to his derogatory remarks about women and noted that he had a history of making such comments. Although many were outraged at these shocking observations, this did not affect his ability to win the Presidency. Thousands of peaceful protesters gathered in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska, the day after Trump's inaugural, to express their solidarity for women's rights issues along with issues they felt might be threatened by the Trump administration. Approximately 3,000 to 4,000 women met at the UNL Student Union and marched to the State Capitol a few blocks away. They joined millions of other people that marched nationwide to advocate for the equal rights of women. Protesters across the nation advocated for reproductive rights, environmental initiatives, healthcare, economic inequality, and more [2]. Lincoln was one of three locations that hosted a march in Nebraska, with Omaha and Loup City being the other two.[3]
Impact
The nationwide Women's March of January 21, 2017 has been estimated as the largest single-day demonstration in United States history.[4] It is difficult to tell what type of legislative impact the march had on the U.S. Government. Still, it likely brought awareness to women's general issues, given the event's magnitude. The Lincoln March was one of three in Nebraska that day. [5] The Lincoln March reoccurs every year, including 2020, when held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic..[6] It remains to be seen whether the march will occur under the Biden administration.
2017 Event Logistics
Organizers
The local march was primarily organized through Facebook by Wendy Hines, a resident of Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
Candidates/Speakers
Three speakers addressed the crowd at the Nebraska capitol building, both starting and ending with Rev. Karla Cooper, who is ordained in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Additionally, the ACLU of Nebraska spoke as well as Planned Parenthood of the Heartland.[2] Rev. Cooper closed the ceremony with song, and together thousands of participants joined arms and sang "This Little Light of Mine."
Across the country, over 670 affiliate marches popped up in collaboration with the Women's March on Washington[7]. It is estimated that over 4.5 million people attended the marches, according to the Women's March on Washington's official website[8]. The event was created to promote unity and equal rights for all regardless of gender, race, or religion in the wake of President Donald Trump's election[1].
Controversy
UNL Fraternity Scandal
The event started at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. As the crowd passed the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, commonly referred to as Fiji, fifty members were outside harassing protest participants. They shouted phrases such as "No means yes" while flying Trump flags from their balcony.[9][1] This brought a lot of media attention to the protest and the fraternity causing counter-protests against the fraternity. A group of protest members was seen throwing bloody tampons at the fraternity door, protesting outside the chapter house, and inciting arguments with Phi Gamma Delta members. Members of this fraternity denied protesting against women's rights but wanted to support Donald Trump.[9][1]
Campus Response
The university did a full investigation and ended up suspending the chapter for multiple violations, including alcohol abuse, hazing, and inappropriate sexual behavior.[10] This included a pattern of sexually harassing conduct that was shown at the event. The house was not on active status until 2019, when members were allowed to return to their home on campus..[10]
Nebraska State Senator Twitter Scandal
Nebraska State Senator Bill Kintner retweeted a controversial tweet during the day of protest. [11] The tweet was made by a conservative political radio host, Larry Elder. The tweet had a picture of three women protesting at the rally, Elder quoted the tweet and said "Ladies I think you're fine" [11] Senator Kintner retweeted the tweet. [11]
Response
Senator Bill Kintner stepped down after the scandal. [11]The Nebraska State Senate was planning on voting for his expulsion before he resigned. [11] Senator Kintner hadheld his senate seat since 2012.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e Star, TESS WILLIAMS Lincoln Journal. "Thousands show up to support Women's March on Lincoln". JournalStar.com. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
- ^ a b Brocious, Ariana; News, N. E. T. "Women's March in Lincoln Brings Thousands to the Streets | netnebraska.org". netnebraska.org. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
{{cite web}}:|last2=has generic name (help) - ^ Brocious, Ariana; News, N. E. T. "Women's March in Lincoln Brings Thousands to the Streets | netnebraska.org". netnebraska.org. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
{{cite web}}:|last2=has generic name (help) - ^ "Women's March | Definition, Attendance, & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
- ^ Lange-Kubick, Cindy. "Cindy Lange-Kubick: A road trip to nation's capital; women power to usher in Trump era". JournalStar.com. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ^ KZUM (2021-03-22). "Lincoln Women's March Hosts Virtual Celebration of Black Women". KZUM 89.3 FM – Local Radio in Lincoln, Nebraska | Music, Arts, Culture and Community. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
- ^ Sparling, Hannah. "Cincinnati women's march: 'We'll fight sexism with solidarity'". The Enquirer. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
- ^ "'Something's happening ...' How the Women's March inspired a new era of resistance". the Guardian. 2017-03-06. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
- ^ a b Bureau, Marcella Mercer / World-Herald. "50 protest UNL fraternity whose members are accused of making vulgar remarks during Women's March". Omaha.com. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b "University suspends Phi Gamma Delta fraternity until 2020". news.unl.edu. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
- ^ a b c d e "Nebraska lawmaker quits after unsavory Women's March retweet". AP NEWS. 2017-01-25. Retrieved 2021-04-14.