National Women’s Wave Weekend Hits Long Beach October 7-9

LONG BEACH — LB/OC Women Rising is hosting a Women’s March in coordination with the nationwide Women’s Wave Weekend on Oct. 8, this marks 30 days until election day, and 30 days to take action.

Since the first Women’s March in 2017 a lot has changed. Decisions on reproductive rights have been unrightfully taken from women, and left to individual state policies. This means most abortions are banned in 14 states so far, leaving nearly one in three women without access to safe reproductive care. 

Although reproductive rights are codified in California, Republican Senators are actively attacking human rights nationwide, regardless of state privilege. Last week, Senate Republicans announced the introduction of a bill that would ban abortions after 15 weeks. If enacted, those who either perform or receive an abortion could be criminalized.

LB/OC Women Rising’s goal is to bring Long Beach and Orange County women and allies together to fight for women’s rights. “We are taking it to the streets before we take it to the ballot box. The March in Long Beach is one of hundreds nationwide happening in conjunction with our Women’s March,” said coordinator Lisa Del Sesto.  

Long Beach Women’s Wave Weekend schedule:

Times: 

5 to 7 p.m., Oct. 7, Poster making at El Dorado Park West, 2800 N. Studebaker Rd.

2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 8, Reproductive Rights March starts at Long Beach Courthouse, ends at Harvey Milk Park; followed by a Community and Activism Fair. 

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 9 Voter Registration Drives around Long Beach, locations to come.

Cost: Free

Details: https://linktr.ee/womenswaveweekend

Venue: Various