An estimated 60,000 people took to the streets of Atlanta on Saturday to march in support of women’s rights and social justice on President Donald Trump’s first full day in office. Similar marches took place in cities across the country, with an estimated 1 million taking part in the US alone and marches also taking place in over 50 countries around the world.
The day began with a rain-soaked rally at the Center for Civil and Human Rights, which featured a speech by U.S. Rep. John Lewis among many others. Then marchers hit the streets headed for the state Capitol, picking up thousands more participants along the way as they snaked through downtown.
And a look farther down the route at the corner of Centennial and MLK Drive as the sun began to break through the clouds.
The city’s LGBT community was out in full force for the march. Take a look at our photo gallery documenting the day.
(Photos by Patrick Saunders and Rob Boeger)
Photos by R. Todd Fleeman
Marquis is one of the homeless people Troppy has photographed.
Karen sleeps in a tent city.
Homeless couple Brian and Alex.
Parks and Recreation Manager Brent Walker, left, discusses dog park plans with residents last year.
Westside Trail runners passing under Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. enjoy the wall mural ‘The Singer’ by Suzy Schultz.
William “Major Bill” Collins Austin lived on Johnson Ferry Road.
Elliott Sullivan and his cousin Owen McEvoy at the Birmingham Bowl.
tephen Johnston is documenting Civil War-era artifacts found on his land. The city is taking half by eminent domain for a dam and detention pond for the City Center project.
Stephen Johnston’s telecommunications business, at 80 Johnson Ferry Road, will remain.
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Residents of the Kendrick-Osborne Neighborhood Association show their support in its fight against a rezoning application that could change three residential lots into a parking lot.
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Gil Weinberg with Tyler White playing drums with a robotic arm.
Lila Rochio, 7, a member of the “Tidal Waves” swim team at Chastain Park pool, gets in some practice before a meet with the Gainsborough “Sting Rays” on June 3.
Bates Eden, 5, has a good time in The Branches Club swimming pool on June 6. Bates, a member of the club, was at the facility along with his twin brother, Jack, brother Oliver, who was celebrating a birthday, and father Jason.
“Hammerheads” teammates and twin sisters, May Weis, left, and Leah, center, get themselves pumped up before a swim meet against the Byrnwyck “Blue Dolphins” at the Hammond Hills pool on June 3.
Kyndra Leaphart, 7, does take a leap into the Murphey Candler pool, while her cousin Kiara McCoy, 9, awaits her turn during a day out on June 6. The city of Brookhaven took control over managing the Lynwood, Briarwood and Murphey Candler pools from DeKalb County this year.
Atlanta Police Chief George Turner addresses the Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods.
Mayor J. Max Davis talks to a resident during the June 10 council meeting.
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From left, Marcie Ernst, Joseph Buford, Sharon Dickson and Candiss Howard (far right) join Don Schaefer (second from right) on Sandy Springs municipal court.
