The Women's Caucus Hosts This Year's Women's March

Hampton University Women’s Caucus held their annual women’s march last Friday. “S.O.U.L, sisters overcome unjust limits”, was the theme of this year’s women’s march, with the goal of having women’s voices to be heard and a chance to fight for the right to exist. 

“It was important for the theme to be SOUL because black women are constantly being ignored, whether it be in healthcare, the classroom, or the workplace, and in the light of DEI initiatives being stripped away there have been too many attempts to silence our voices,” said Chelsea Agyei, a third-year biology premed major and outer social co-chair of women’s caucus. 

The march aimed to make black women feel understood, as well as give them an opportunity to march for justice and equality. 

“The march was to provide a sense of community during this time, like we’re not alone in this, and to be uplifted by other black women,” said Mariah Watson, a second-year strategic communications major, political science minor, and community service co-chair for women’s caucus. 

The march started outside of the student center and concluded at Marine Point. Students walked the streets of the campus, holding posters and shouting chants, demonstrating that their voices would be heard. 

After the march, students gathered in a circle, sharing their personal experiences of overcoming adversity. 

“Many people shared their stories and sentiments and I feel like we can all learn from each other's journeys and life experiences,” said Agyei. 

However, women wouldn’t be the only ones marching for the cause. The Men’s caucus and the members of Omega Psi Phi fraternity also showed up in support of their fellow Hamptonian women. 

“There was actually a lot of men that women so that was great, just to spread awareness because as women we know, we get it,” said Nia Lowery, a third-year marketing major and inner social co-chair for women’s caucus. “Just to know that the men were there and supporting us and to know that they hear us, I feel like that was really great,” 

Even though the march was a success, the Women's Caucus does not want the work towards just representation to end there. 

“I want people to take away our call to action. Attending the march is amazing but ensuring that the work and advocacy is continued is what matters the most. Continue to vote, educate yourselves, and join organizations that are contributing to change,” said Agyei.