15-05-2025
March for Women's Rights in Lafayette Square happening this Saturday
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Lafayette Square may be quiet on Thursday, but come Saturday at 2 p.m., it is expected to fill with thousands of people marching for women's rights as part of the Western New York Women's March.
The event, organized in honor of Victorious Women's Month, aims to promote equality, dignity, and justice for all.
'It's about women's rights, her rights are human rights, and also about all of our rights that are connected,' Victoria Ross, the community coordinator for the Western New York Peace Center, said.
The march will highlight the struggles faced by women, people of color, and other marginalized groups in the fight for equality.
'That's women, but that's also especially people of color and all marginalized citizens who have been oppressed and not treated fairly in this country,' Ross said. 'As much as we think we're about equality, we have a long way to go.'
In addition to the march, the event will feature a series of activities aimed at building connections and empowering voices within the community.
'We have wonderful speakers that will be in the auditorium at the library, a live art demo and participation, but we'll also have an open mic section,' Ross said.
The march is set to begin at 2:20 p.m. and will loop through the Michigan Street, the African American Heritage Corridor, a co-sponsor of the event.
Ross emphasized that the march is open to everyone who supports the cause, encouraging participants to bring signs and join in.
'A bird needs two wings to fly, so men are welcome,' she said. 'One of my favorite signs in the Women's March, you can guarantee that there will be men there with a sign that says, 'I'm with her,' so we need everybody.'
The Western New York Women's March is part of a broader movement to prioritize people and the planet.
Gwyn Napier is a reporter who joined the News 4 team in 2025. See more of her work by clicking here.
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