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The organizer behind 750,000 people in the streets explains what turns a march into a movement.
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In this episode
- Why mass protests matter for the health of a democracy
- What it took to organize the largest single-day protest in U.S. history
- How an undocumented immigrant built a life of civic impact
- The difference between a one-day march and a lasting movement
About this episode
Despite growing up in the United States illegally, Emiliana Guereca always believed she could achieve anything she wanted, but she never dreamed she would spark one of the most meaningful gatherings in U.S. history. The Women’s March on January 21st, 2017 was the largest single day protest in US history, with the turnout in Los Angeles—organized by Emi—estimated at a record-setting 750,000 protestors. Why are marches important for democracies? And what turns a march into a movement? Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.
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