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Photos: The people and signs from the Women's March
Saorsie Pierce, watches thre crowd with her mom, Billie Pierce, at the Women's March on January 20, 2018 at Downtown Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC)
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Gia Alulema, 26, of Silverlake. I picked my mom because she raised me to be a strong and independent woman. January 20, 2018 at Downtown Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC)
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Elizabeth White, 69, of Inglewood. I chose Oprah as my Shero because she's so powerful and has done so much. Let's hope she runs for president. January 20, 2018 at Downtown Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC)
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Quinn Thompson, 31, and Jenaia Thompson, 10, of Westwood. I picked Christine Caine because she and her non-profit A21 are powerful advocates for the fight against human trafficking. January 20, 2018 at Downtown Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC)
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Emilie Robertson, 74, of Westchester. I picked Kamala Harris, because she stays passionately angry enough to keep us motivated and she not only provides actual solutions, but she also shares her funding with others. January 20, 2018 at Downtown Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC)
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Lynn Delgado, 46, of Monterey Park. I chose Princess Diana because I grew up with her and she resisted a lot and I felt her pain. January 20, 2018 at Downtown Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC)
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Lynn Delgado, 46, of Monterey Park. I chose Princess Diana because I grew up with her and she resisted a lot and I felt her pain. January 20, 2018 at Downtown Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC)
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Neel Ketkar, 38, Santa Monica. I chose my wife and daughters because my daughters provide me with a sense of hope for the future, and my wife because she is my rock who guides and leads them every day. January 20, 2018 at Downtown Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC)
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Shannon Freshour, 43, of Hollywood. I chose Ruth Bader Ginsburg, because, why not? She's done it for all of us. January 20, 2018 at Downtown Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC)
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Samantha Thompson, 42, from Ojai. I chose Wonder Woman because she is both strong and powerful. January 20, 2018 at Downtown Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC)
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Neel Ketkar, 43, Santa Monica. I chose my wife and daughters because my daughters provide me with a sense of hope for the future, and my wife because she is my rock who guides and leads them every day. January 20, 2018 at Downtown Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC)
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Southern Californian's poured into the streets Saturday joining demonstrators nationwide participating in the Women's March, a follow up to last year's historic protest against the election of President Donald Trump and his inauguration.
This year 300,000 rallied in downtown Los Angeles, from Pershing Square to Grand Park.
We compiled photos of the signs and people from the march here below. First, you'll find images by photographer James Bernal. He asked demonstrators to write down who their female heroes were and pose for a picture. Then, you'll find a round up of notable social media posts from the demonstration.
Who is your shero?
Gia Alulema, 26, of Silverlake. I picked my mom because she raised me to be a strong and independent woman. January 20, 2018 at Downtown Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC)
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Samantha Thompson, 42, from Ojai. I chose Wonder Woman because she is both strong and powerful. January 20, 2018 at Downtown Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC)
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Elizabeth White, 69, of Inglewood. I chose Oprah as my Shero because she's so powerful and has done so much. Let's hope she runs for president. January 20, 2018 at Downtown Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC)
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Quinn Thompson, 31, and Jenaia Thompson, 10, of Westwood. I picked Christine Caine because she and her non-profit A21 are powerful advocates for the fight against human trafficking. January 20, 2018 at Downtown Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC)
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Emilie Robertson, 74, of Westchester. I picked Kamala Harris, because she stays passionately angry enough to keep us motivated and she not only provides actual solutions, but she also shares her funding with others. January 20, 2018 at Downtown Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC)
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Shannon Freshour, 43, of Hollywood. I chose Ruth Bader Ginsburg, because, why not? She's done it for all of us. January 20, 2018 at Downtown Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC)
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Neel Ketkar, 38, Santa Monica. I chose my wife and daughters because my daughters provide me with a sense of hope for the future, and my wife because she is my rock who guides and leads them every day. January 20, 2018 at Downtown Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC)
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Signs and Slogans
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https://twitter.com/PlentyWoman/status/954865613482049536
https://twitter.com/vanessgalindo/status/954858183792590848
https://twitter.com/Rainbowrhoades/status/954856250751180800
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CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story reported the incorrect age for Neel Ketkar. He is actually 38.
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