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Throngs of marchers pack Downtown Marquette Sunday

MARQUETTE, MI--   A bright morning turned into a cold, misty afternoon Sunday, but marchers in Marquette didn’t let that dampen their spirits.

Hundreds of women, men, and children holding signs congregated at the Marquette Commons between 1 and 2 p.m. They were there to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Women’s March, held in cities across the country to speak out against oppressive policies. 

The Marquette event included a march down Main to Front to Washington Street, then a rally on the corners of Third and Washington with speakers, singing, and drumming by the native group Morning Thunder.

To see photos and a short video of the march, go to our Facebook page at Public Radio 90.

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.