#IMarchWithLinda: The Muslim Woman Who Co-Chaired Women’s March

Linda Sarsour, co-chair of the Women’s March in Washington was targeted by Islamophobes for her role in the march.

Linda Sarsour, a Palestinian-American from Brooklyn, co-chaired the Women’s March in Washington on 21 January, a day after President Trump’s inauguration. She’s also the executive director of the Arab American Association of New York. She’s been working for progressive causes for more than a decade now.

However, post the Women’s March that saw scores of women take to the streets, Linda was targeted with hate for her role in the march. She responded to the Islamophobes with this Facebook post:

I have helped build a movement, I am ready for what’s to come so they can spew alternative facts and piece a twisted narrative together if they want - we will still rise.

Linda’s FB Post

Cutting through all the hate was the internet that came out in Linda’s support with #IMarchWithLinda.

We stand united with activist and #WomensMarch co-chair @lsarsour and condemn the hate-fueled attacks against her. #IMarchWithLinda pic.twitter.com/p481ZpjcqW

— Human Rights Watch (@hrw) January 24, 2017

Thank you @lsarsour for helping to organize the march and build a progressive movement. When we stand together, we win. #IMarchwithLinda

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) January 24, 2017

We are proud to have @lsarsour as our co-chair. We will always have her back. #IMarchWithLinda pic.twitter.com/YyF4DEmxZ4

— Women's March (@womensmarch) January 23, 2017

Islamophobes messed with the wrong woman. @lsarsour isn't alone and isn't the kind of person who bows down to bullies. #IMarchWithLinda

— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) January 24, 2017

#IMarchWithLinda

Here's the truth. @lsarsour is one of the most effective, skilled, passionate organizers in the world.

Love you Linda! pic.twitter.com/WOFpuw2RqL

— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) January 23, 2017

When they come for @lsarsour, they come for all of us. #IMarchWithLinda because we cannot let racists define what it means to be an American

— Claire Sandberg (@clairesandberg) January 23, 2017

#IMarchWithLinda because she is an inspiration for the kind of leadership this country needs. Compassionate, selfless, loving and inclusive. pic.twitter.com/dqTmu8v66Y

— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) January 23, 2017

.@lsarsour We see you, sis. Black Lives Matter has your back -- today and every day. #IMarchWithLinda

— Black Lives Matter (@Blklivesmatter) January 23, 2017

Linda responded to all the support with a heartwarming post on Facebook, which has gone on viral.