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Women's March in Seaford brings protesters, counter protesters

Emily Lytle
Delaware News Journal
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
University of Delaware student Nabiha Syed speaks to supporters of reproductive rights at the Seaford protest on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
University of Delaware student Nabiha Syed speaks to supporters of reproductive rights at the Seaford protest on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Gary Miller joined the Women's March in Seaford with his 1973 T-Shirt in support of the Equal Rights Amendment. Here, he is pictured with Melissa Froemming, president of Delaware NOW.
Gary Miller joined the Women's March in Seaford with his 1973 T-Shirt in support of the Equal Rights Amendment. Here, he is pictured with Melissa Froemming, president of Delaware NOW.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Even dogs joined in on the cause at the Women's March in Seaford.
Even dogs joined in on the cause at the Women's March in Seaford.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
While activists spoke about supporting reproduction rights at the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, counter protesters drove up and down the highway honking and holding Bibles out the window.
While activists spoke about supporting reproduction rights at the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, counter protesters drove up and down the highway honking and holding Bibles out the window.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Sharon Williams of Ellendale holds a sign that says "Justice Begins in the Womb" alongside other protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
Sharon Williams of Ellendale holds a sign that says "Justice Begins in the Womb" alongside other protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Activists like Charlotte King of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (left) supported reproduction rights with the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic.
Activists like Charlotte King of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (left) supported reproduction rights with the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Counter protesters held signs in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
Counter protesters held signs in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Counter protesters held signs in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
Counter protesters held signs in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
The Mitchell family from Dagsboro joined counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood in Seaford Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
The Mitchell family from Dagsboro joined counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood in Seaford Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Counter protesters held signs in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
Counter protesters held signs in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Joan Harper of Seaford shows her sign during the counter protest to the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
Joan Harper of Seaford shows her sign during the counter protest to the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Several protesters showed up in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Several protesters showed up in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protestors in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protestors in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Eleanor Novak, 6, said she came to the Women's March in Seaford with her mother Erica Novak because she wanted to show how important it is that women and girls can make their own choices.
Eleanor Novak, 6, said she came to the Women's March in Seaford with her mother Erica Novak because she wanted to show how important it is that women and girls can make their own choices.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Jacqui Phillips is from Bergen County, New Jersey, but she joined the Women's March in Seaford while visiting her cousins on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
Jacqui Phillips is from Bergen County, New Jersey, but she joined the Women's March in Seaford while visiting her cousins on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. Here, Cherie Clark of Laurel and David Fees of Seaford hold signs.
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. Here, Cherie Clark of Laurel and David Fees of Seaford hold signs.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Activists supporting reproduction rights joined the Women's March in Seaford on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, outside the site of a new Planned Parenthood clinic. On the other side of the highway were many counter protesters in opposition to abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal
Rebecca Payne with her baby Henry Colona-Payne is a Seaford resident who wanted to show support for Planned Parenthood and access to abortions on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
Rebecca Payne with her baby Henry Colona-Payne is a Seaford resident who wanted to show support for Planned Parenthood and access to abortions on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal