{"id":64818,"date":"2018-01-14T14:40:42","date_gmt":"2018-01-14T19:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uncommongoods.com\/?p=64818"},"modified":"2018-03-05T12:56:36","modified_gmt":"2018-03-05T17:56:36","slug":"keep-marching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/2018\/keep-marching\/","title":{"rendered":"Why We Keep Marching"},"content":{"rendered":"


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On Saturday, January 21, 2017, women across the world marched together to protest injustice, lift each other up, and send the powerful message that women’s rights are human rights.\u00a0Thanks to the combined efforts of millions of people, it was the largest single protest day in US history. From clever signs<\/a> to a well-rehearsed song<\/a>, marchers came prepared to fight for equality. As a plethora of pink hats stood out among the signs, songs, and crowds, it became clear that the hat would go down in history as a symbol of female power and unity.<\/p>\n

Recognizing that the hat makes a strong statement, our Product Development team decided to incorporate it in a design that celebrates women. The Keep Marching Necklace<\/a>\u00a0is a wearable reminder that while there may not be an organized demonstration every day, the march for equality continues.<\/p>\n

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Keep Marching Necklace<\/a> | UncommonGoods<\/p><\/div>\n

The necklace was designed by women who wanted to not only create a beautiful piece, but also develop a product that could make a positive impact. With that in mind, $5 from the sale of each Keep Marching Necklace supports our longtime Better to Give<\/a> partner\u00a0RAINN<\/a>. Since partnering in 2010, we’ve donated over $350,ooo to RAINN–the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization–and hope to grow that amount when you select RAINN at checkout (our $1 donation is at no cost to you) and through givebacks on designs like our Keep Marching and Hope Shines<\/a> necklaces.<\/p>\n

As we approach a series of Women’s Marches planned for January 20 and 21, 2018, we asked the women behind this necklace to share what the pink hat symbol means to them and why they keep marching.<\/p>\n

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2017 Women’s March in New York City<\/p><\/div>\n

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Why did you attend the Women\u2019s March? What are you marching for?<\/h5>\n

To stand in solidarity with women, but also with people who have historically been marginalized, silenced, denied equal rights. I feel like the march was very much about showing up; showing the world that there is strength in numbers and that we may be individual people but collectively we can fight for equality and for our human rights. \u2013Tiffany Jyang, Senior Product Developer<\/p>\n

I was energized by the movement\u2019s momentum even before the day of the event. It was so powerful to see the enthusiasm and to add my small voice to such a large movement of diverse women and men.<\/p>\nEmily Reside, Senior Product Designer<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n

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Why did the team decide to create a necklace featuring the iconic pink hat?<\/h5>\n

The pink hat was such a bold and striking symbol of the Women\u2019s March. Looking back at photos from that day, it looks like miles and miles of pink yarn. We wanted to create something that all those women could wear all day, year-round as a reminder of the impact of that many women uniting together. The piece is pretty and warm (in a different way than the original knit hat!) and we hope it brings the person who wears it confidence, strength, and positivity. \u2013Emily<\/p>\n

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The iconic pink hat that inspired our Keep Marching Necklace.<\/p><\/div>\n

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What does the symbol on the Keep Marching Necklace mean to you?<\/h5>\n

As with many of our original items, we try to create something that has an emotional connection and lasting meaning. Within UG we personally identify with the injustices and double standards that women experience–which culminated in millions of women coming together to march worldwide for democracy, equality, and women\u2019s rights. The pink hat is something that is now an iconic symbol with lasting historic significance. \u2013Carolyn Topp, Director of New Business and Product Development<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve worked in a male-dominated place where I felt like I wasn\u2019t being taken seriously or respected as much as my male counterparts. Many women have similar experiences. The symbol on this necklace is a visual reminder that I\u2019m not the only one who has felt this way and I\u2019m not alone.<\/p>\nElisha Janas, Associate Designer<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n

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How was the decision made to include a giveback with this product? Why RAINN?<\/h5>\n

RAINN<\/a>, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, has been a longtime Better to Give partner. RAINN carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. Helping to provide additional support for this mission is a natural fit for the Keep Marching Necklace.\u00a0 Their mission is why millions of women need to speak out. \u2013Carolyn<\/p>\n

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What words of encouragement do you offer to someone who is looking to become more active in the Women\u2019s Rights Movement?<\/h5>\n

It\u2019s important that women are advocates for themselves and their own rights. If not us, then who? The Women\u2019s March gave us all such a clear way to add our little (but essential) imprint on a huge movement–and it was fun! I myself want to be more involved in various women\u2019s rights activism not only for myself, but also for the women in my life who I love and respect. \u2013Emily<\/p>\n

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UncommonGoods’ Senior Product Developer Tiffany Jyang marching in New York City.<\/p><\/div>\n

Listen to, learn from, and support other women (and not just the ones you personally identify with!). Also, it\u2019s easy to feel like you\u2019re not doing enough, or you\u2019re not making a big enough impact. Do what you can but also remember to take time to recharge. It\u2019s a lot of small steps and a long journey to make great change. I always go back to what Martin Luther King Jr. once said in a speech: \u201cThe arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.\u201d \u2013Tiffany<\/p>\n

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