The Prompt: 

Think back to a moment when your city held you when you felt care, connection, comfort, or joy in this city.

Give That Moment A Five Word Title:

One Woman Walks In Safety

Put that moment on an intersection of Feeling & Noun:

Community & Parade

The Story Plot

Where Are You?

Parade

 
 

 

 

Why Are You There?

Visibility

What Happened in This Moment?

People were putting their hands on women at pride celebrations. We organized a girlcot to allow one woman to march safely surrounded by a crowd of us saying “hands off”. It was glorious, I felt seen and connected.

What Changed for you because of this moment?

The power of organization and collective action.

Why Does Your Memory Hold On To This Moment?

It was well planned and executed. Women took turns being in the middle and feeling safe. I loved being on the outside and protecting women.