On the steps of the AUC Woodruff Library, students across the Atlanta University Center gathered for RallyHER’s Women’s History March on Tuesday, March 24. They marched to the Georgia State Capitol, raising awareness about issues impacting women and advocating for women’s rights for greater equity.
RallyHER is an initiative of ProjectHER, Inc., a nonprofit organization founded by Garyel Tubbs in 2025.
The RallyHER’s March was created as both a safe space and an opportunity for young women at both Clark Atlanta and Spelman College to lead, organize, and demand change on several issues that women face that don’t get spoken enough about. Rokita Spencer, a junior political science major at Clark Atlanta University and the organizer of this event, spoke about the spark that inspired her to create this community-wide movement.
“The reason why I created this march is because of the women around me who held me accountable and made sure that I was on the right path,” said Spencer. “This was a collective effort, and I want to give back to those women who have helped mold me and also create a new legacy for a new generation of women who are coming after me.”
Spencer added that the march was not only rooted in women’s leadership, but also a safe space where they can feel heard and understood, emphasizing others, including men of both Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta, should come out and support. Spencer also adds that she feels these issues continue to be overlooked.
“There should be more opportunities for women being able to feel appreciated in these spaces,” said Spencer. “It’s always a certain group or a certain demographic that is able to be uplifted more than the other. I want to be able to create a space where all women are uplifted on the same exact level, whether that’s at Clark Atlanta, Spelman, Morris Brown, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, or anywhere.”
As more attendees gathered across the promenade, several students expressed how the march carried both personal meaning and collective clarity for them.
“What initially brought me out was I wanted to support Rokita and my peers, but when I found out what the real meaning and purpose of this was, it meant everything to me and what I stand for,” said Kyra Pollard, a junior at Clark Atlanta. “I’m a huge womanist, and I think women deserve so much more than what we’re getting, especially with our rights being converted.”
Pollard also noted that being in a space surrounded by Black women made the movement feel even more powerful and safe.
“Being part of a demographic that is often disrespected and heavily neglected in America can be really discouraging at times,” said Pollard. “But seeing us all together being able to be resilient, happy, and ecstatic, makes everything worth it.”
Several student organizations, including the NAACP Chapter of Clark Atlanta University, came in support of the march and spoke about several issues impacting women that aren’t being talked about enough.
“I believe that their voice is not being talked about enough,” said David White Jr, the current Mr. NAACP. “We really have to put our women first. As a Black man, I grew up in a house with all women, so I understand what it’s like to not feel heard and not to feel good about certain things.”
Danae Samuel, the Executive Event Coordinator for NAACP, added on by emphasizing to others on how to take action today to support women in their communities.
“Spreading the word is critical,” said Samuel. “Spread the word both across campus and outside the world so people become more aware.”
For Spencer, the future of this organization extends beyond just one march and just one single day. As the crowd of students moved from the library to the State Capitol, one message remained clear: this movement is ongoing, and the leaders behind it refuse to have their voices silenced.
“One action that people can take after today to support these women within these communities is listening,” said Spencer. “You do not listen to respond, you listen to understand.”