By Beth Hedquist
Several of our Third Act members attended the “Hands Off” march in Richmond, VA. on March 5th. What an inspiring day! It was a joy to see so many people gathered at the Capitol. Estimates vary, but I think the best estimate was that there were around 3,000 people that day. It was the biggest protest I’ve ever seen in Richmond and it remained peaceful and determined! There was one person in the crowd trying to disrupt the speakers, and the crowd initially ignored her. Finally one man peacefully stood in front of her to minimize her effect. After the rally we lined up and marched to Monroe Park where cars honked their horns in solidarity. By the time I got home and checked Facebook, my feed was blowing up with various posts documenting so many people’s experience at the March. Thanks to all who marched all over the country (5.2 million I’ve heard), and even abroad! It was a memorable day, yet we must not think our work is done. In fact, it has only begun. Let’s make this Third Act count!
