The day after the Women’s Rally: How to make equity legitimate

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Protestors stand on the soggy grass of Miller Park. Chattanooga Women's Rally 2020 was held at Miller Park on January 18, 2020. The event highlighted the political power and progress of women in the Chattanooga area. — Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Protestors stand on the soggy grass of Miller Park. Chattanooga Women's Rally 2020 was held at Miller Park on January 18, 2020. The event highlighted the political power and progress of women in the Chattanooga area. Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Protestors stand on the soggy grass of Miller Park. Chattanooga Women's Rally 2020 was held at Miller Park on January 18, 2020. The event highlighted the political power and progress of women in the Chattanooga area.

By David Cook January 19, 2020 5 min read

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Chattanooga Women’s Rally 2020

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ The portraits of some of Chattanooga's foremost women leaders were the background for the stage. Chattanooga Women's Rally 2020 was held at Miller Park on January 18, 2020. The event highlighted the political power and progress of women in the Chattanooga area.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Liomar Mercedes, of the Wake Up Youth Jazz Esemble, sings a solo. Chattanooga Women's Rally 2020 was held at Miller Park on January 18, 2020. The event highlighted the political power and progress of women in the Chattanooga area.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Hamilton County League of Women Voters Suecarol Elvin and Sue Stohlman staff the originazation's booth at the rally. Chattanooga Women's Rally 2020 was held at Miller Park on January 18, 2020. The event highlighted the political power and progress of women in the Chattanooga area.

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Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Protestors stand on the soggy grass of Miller Park. Chattanooga Women's Rally 2020 was held at Miller Park on January 18, 2020. The event highlighted the political power and progress of women in the Chattanooga area.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Community advocate for women and children Miracle Hurley speaks at the rally. Chattanooga Women's Rally 2020 was held at Miller Park on January 18, 2020. The event highlighted the political power and progress of women in the Chattanooga area.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ A protester holds a sign condemming Tennessee State Representavie Robin Smith. Chattanooga Women's Rally 2020 was held at Miller Park on January 18, 2020. The event highlighted the political power and progress of women in the Chattanooga area.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Mistress of ceremony, Tenesha Irvin speaks at the gathering. Chattanooga Women's Rally 2020 was held at Miller Park on January 18, 2020. The event highlighted the political power and progress of women in the Chattanooga area.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Tennessee State Representative Robin Smith introduces keynote speaker Dr. Paula Casey. In the background sign language interpreter Jenn Piroth signs Smith's remarks. Chattanooga Women's Rally 2020 was held at Miller Park on January 18, 2020. The event highlighted the political power and progress of women in the Chattanooga area.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Allison Smith, far right, and others heckle, Tennessee State Representative Robin Smith as Smith introduces keynote speaker Dr. Paula Casey. Chattanooga Women's Rally 2020 was held at Miller Park on January 18, 2020. The event highlighted the political power and progress of women in the Chattanooga area.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Allison Smith confronts Tennessee State Representative Robin Smith, as Smith interouces keynote speaker, Dr. Paul Casey. Chattanooga Women's Rally 2020 was held at Miller Park on January 18, 2020. The event highlighted the political power and progress of women in the Chattanooga area.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Allison Smith, far left, and others heckle Tennessee State Representative Robin Smith as Smith introduces keynote speaker Dr. Paula Casey. Chattanooga Women's Rally 2020 was held at Miller Park on January 18, 2020. The event highlighted the political power and progress of women in the Chattanooga area.

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Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Chattanooga District 6 Councilwoman Carol Berz jokes with the crowd. Chattanooga Women's Rally 2020 was held at Miller Park on January 18, 2020. The event highlighted the political power and progress of women in the Chattanooga area.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Jacquelyn Howard came from Blue Ridge, Georgia for the rally and to protest the expansion of internet service to 5G. Chattanooga Women's Rally 2020 was held at Miller Park on January 18, 2020. The event highlighted the political power and progress of women in the Chattanooga area.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ The dance troop Weave preformed at the rally. Chattanooga Women's Rally 2020 was held at Miller Park on January 18, 2020. The event highlighted the political power and progress of women in the Chattanooga area.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Shea Grande, front, is backed by the rest of the Wake Up Youth Jazz Esemble as she sings. Chattanooga Women's Rally 2020 was held at Miller Park on January 18, 2020. The event highlighted the political power and progress of women in the Chattanooga area.

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