I marched.
I chanted.
I spoke.
Tweets I could have posted about today:
Suffering and concern can bring people together. What we do once we are sharing the space depends on us. Listening is always a good option.
Watching student speakers at #MarchForOurLives rallies across the country gives me more than hope. They give me confidence. #WeWillWin
I cannot say that I like public speaking. I do appreciate the opportunity to contribute my perspective, however.
More than 800 affiliate rallies in cities around the world in solidarity with #MarchForOurLives in DC. #Vienna was one of them.
Huge gratitude to my sister-girl network of stateside teachers who supported me in adding student voices to my speech. #TwitterWorks
Odd that I was selected to be the flag bearer during our short march through the center of Vienna. Critical me carrying the Stars and Stripes. #StrangerThanFiction
Wow I’m pooped.
I marched.
I chanted.
I spoke.
The speech I gave can be found here.
What a powerful day you have been a part of ! I loved reading about the moments you experienced. I also love the circular structure you used!
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Super that you added student voices to your speech.
The speakers in downtown DC were all young people!
I like the format you took here, opening and closing using the same lines.
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I want to add an item to your list: You made a difference. You are making a difference. Your speech is excellent. I have a friend who used to teach at MSD and who still teaches in Broward County. I’m sharing your speech w/ her. I know she’ll value your words.
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Thank you so much for the kind words and for passing mine along!
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We marched here too! Glad you spoke! Our students and kids need us side by side to push the wave of change thru.
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“Side by side” – exactly! I was so proud and pleased to be in a lineup of speakers that included 2 high school students from my school and several others participated in the march. We have a lot to be proud of.
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That’s great! I’m no longer living in the US and thought I might find a march here today. Alas, I did not. I also didn’t organize one though, so I can’t complain. Maybe next year. Or maybe we won’t need one next year?
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It would be nice not to need to march again, but I’m afraid this is just the beginning of our protest practice. I am heartened to know that we are so many and we know where to find each other.
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I was at a march today, too. It is so fun to hear about different people’s experiences. I love your opening and closing lines. Thanks, too, for sharing your speech. I enjoyed reading it.
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I hope the change comes swiftly. Thanks for sharing your speech with us. If we all did what we are most afraid of, using the parallel of going to school each day, the impact could be very powerful.
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