Community gathers in Ohio City for 5th annual Cleveland Women’s March

By Avery Williams | January 23, 2021 at 3:06 PM EST - Updated January 24 at 7:50 AM

OHIO CITY, Ohio (WOIO) - A crowd gathered on Saturday to celebrate woman, listen to public speakers and celebrate a female vice president.

Public speakers included local politicians and activists. Topics ranged from abortion rights to the police shooting of Tamir Rice.

The march took place from 1 p.m. tp 3 p.m. near W. 25th Street and Lorain Avenue in Ohio City.

Masks and social distancing were required due to the pandemic.

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