By: Liz Harper
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021
Originally Published: Jan. 22, 2017
On Saturday, women across the nation and around the world took to the streets to express their opposition to President Donald Trump. The Women’s March gathered hundreds of thousands in Washington, D.C., creating a powerful statement against the new administration. Among the many speakers, one voice stood out: actress, activist, and author Emma Stone delivered a stirring four-minute address that resonated deeply with the audience. This passionate speech, penned by 19-year-old Mia Johnson from Nashville, Tennessee, electrified a crowd adorned in pink hats.
Here’s the complete text of her impactful message. Print it out, share it, and hold it dear because we’re going to need these words in the years to come, fierce women.