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“This matter is more urgent than ever. We are running out of time. For young Americans, this will be the fight of our lifetimes. It will take all of us to beat this Being a feminist will have to start with you. It’s so much more than these rallies and big events. so much more than the crown or the sash, It’s about being the voice for those who are listened to least. It’s about trust, good communication, a lot of love, compassion, community and sisterhood. At the foundation, it’s unity. This is not just a violation of women’s rights — this is human’s rights,” Miss Flint USA, model Alexis Sollund Lurvey. (Photo by Jan Worth-Nelson)