The speakers at the march included Barb Kuensting, a student activist studying environmental science and documentary journalism at MU, Michela Skelton, vice-chair of the Missouri Democratic Party Progressive Caucus, Reverend Cassandra Gould, director of Missouri Faith Voices and Carolyn Amparan, chair of the Sierra Club Osage Group.
The final talk was given by Frances Moore Lappé, the author or co-author of 19 books about world hunger, living democracy and the environment. One of her signature works was “Diet for a Small Planet” in 1971, according to the webpage made by the event organizers.
Each of the speakers gave their insights on issues people are facing under the current administration including gun control, immigrants, wealth disparities, racial inequalities, climate change and more. Claps and cheers resonated within the walls of the theater throughout the march.
