October 2, 2021
Our Body Our Choice
Now is the time to act!
3 Part Demonstration
1. Caravan
2. Rally at the Courthouse
3. March to City Hall
Masks and social distancing are required. Please note that these events are not only for women, but for anyone who supports body autonomy. Anyone who supports reproductive rights is welcome to attend. Please RSVP to be added to our attendee list and receive updates as we get closer to the event.Masks and social distancing required. Please note that these events are not for just those that identify as female, but for anyone who supports body autonomy.
Let’s remember that Body Autonomy impacts all of us. Our right to choose, our body our choice, doesn’t apply just to females. While today’s fight might be abortion rights, and access to reproductive healthcare, remember it is only one cog in the wheel of power and control that others seek to gain over us.
Supporters are welcome at all 3 activities or any portion thereof.
1. Our Body – Our Choice Car Caravan
The car caravan is an excellent opportunity for those with COVID concerns or risks to join in the demonstration and experience little to no exposure to other participants. All participants are asked to mask up when they are outside of their vehicles.
Car caravans will be initiated at various points across the city and converge on the Courthouse on Adams Street, where the Our Body- Our Choice Rally will be held.
Participants are asked to arrive by 9:15am to decorate their cars with signs and banners and line up in an orderly fashion.
Caravans will depart their start points at 10:00am and proceed at approximately 30-35mph through designated portions of town be fore they terminate at the Courthouse at 10:45am where participants can park and join in the Rally.
A complete list of the caravan start points will be announced on social media, and via email within the coming days. Use the RSVP form on this page so we can email you about caravan rally points.
2. Our Body- Our Choice Rally
The in-person rally will be held at 501 W. Adams St. and is slated to begin at 11:00am. The rally will feature legislative leaders, community organization leaders, and activists. Stay tuned for a complete list of speakers.
3. Our Body- Our Choice March
After the rally we will march, carrying our message to City Hall for some unified chanting, and then march back to the courthouse for our final speakers. The march will start no later than 12:00pm.
If you would like to volunteer for any of our events on October 2nd, please use this link!
Afterwards
River City Pride
The River City Pride parade begins at 2:00 in Riverside. We hope everyone who feel comfortable with public event will caravans to Riverside to show your pride! Let’s remember that body autonomy impacts all of us. Our right to choose, our body our choice, doesn’t apply just to women. While today’s fight might be abortion rights, remember it is only one cog in the wheel of power and control that others seek to gain over us.
Legislative Session
Also, Florida legislators will begin convening in Tallahassee to shape the next legislative session beginning September 20th! Please follow Women’s March Florida Jacksonville Chapter on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to be apprised of actions you can take to influence your representatives.
Other Actions
Women’s March Jacksonville is a women-led, nonpartisan, issue-focused organization serving Northeast Florida. We mobilize our diverse community to advocate for, protect, and advance the rights of women by focusing on engagement, education, and empowerment, while holding our leaders accountable for decisions that impact our community.
We have a network and tools for mobilizing people and lifting voices. If there is something in your community you think Women’s March can help with please let us know. Send us an email at info@womensmarchjax.org. We want to hear from you!