Over the weekend, Americans learned of the cancellation of a previously planned Women’s March event in Eureka, California. However, the reason behind the cancellation has earned lots of press and prompted various reactions.
The Reason Behind the Axed Women’s March
Prior to its cancellation, the California Women’s March was set to take place next month. However, Beth Ann Wylie of the Women’s March Eureka, California Facebook group released an official statement notifying people that the march will not take place. Although Wylie’s official statement can be viewed here, notable excerpts read as follows:
“Up to this point, the participants have been overwhelmingly white, lacking representation from several perspectives in our community.”
Wylie then explained some of the goals of the group:
“Our goal is that planning will continue and we will be successful in creating an event that will build power and community engagement through connection between women that seek to improve the lives of all in our community.”
