Everything you need to know to join the March For Black Women

If you don't have any plans for this weekend, now you do. 

The Black Women's Blueprint, an organization that works to empower black women and girls, is urging people of all different backgrounds and identities to march this weekend in support of black women's basic rights. 

That's to put it briefly, but if you're interested in joining the online demonstrations through the hashtag #MarchForBlackWomen and attending an event this Saturday and Sunday, here's what you need to know.

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Who is organizing?

The event was launched by Black Women's Blueprint, an organization that works to empower and secure equality for black women and girls. Partners of the event include DC Rape Crisis Center, National Economic & Social Rights Initiative, and the Marsha P. Johnson Institute. Read more...

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