Faces behind Women’s March

Photographer Clayton Cubitt has tried to immortalise some of the organisers and activists involved with the landmark event. 

Cubitt’s set of powerful portraits gives a voice to the women behind the march, their faces glowing and vital as they explain why they decided to participate. The women come from all races, religions, and economic backgrounds, uniting in solidarity for their rights. “Their courage and fortitude and determination to fight for a better future for everyone has filled me with hope for the future ahead,” the photographer shares. Similar protests were seen in other cities and countries as well in a show of support. 

The Women on the March series is viewable in full on a dedicated microsite. There, the sincere words of the women ring true, as they express why it’s of the utmost importance to take back power and continue the American tradition of peaceful protest in the face of adversity. 

While Erin Malone says, “I’m marching because so much will be at stake for women of colour under a Trump presidency, and we need to be the leaders that steer our country toward progressive change,” Faiza Ali voices, “I want to be on the frontlines of the resistance. The Women’s March is not only a show of our power but a reminder of our collective responsibility to love, protect and protest.” 

Another young woman Pam Campos says, “As an Air Force vet & proud daughter of a Honduran immigrant, like endless women before me, my life is anchored in service and fearlessness. Inequality maims us all, and this march is a show of strengths and our collective leadership.”