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Mothers, women of Flint ‘Die’ in at city’s water plant

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Flint women “die in” to protest the the effects that the water contaminated with lead and other toxis has on their health and reproductive systems. PHOTO/DESIREE DUELL
Flint women “die in” to protest the the effects that the water contaminated with lead and other toxis has on their health and reproductive systems.
PHOTO/DESIREE DUELL

Courtesy of Desiree Duell

FLINT, MI — On May 16, arriving in a packed van, a group of women protesters stage a die in upon the steps of the Flint Water plant. The Flint water crisis has generated an uptick in miscarriages and other women health issues. Many participants dressed in white painter’s suits with red paint to present a visual representation of the damaged caused to women’s reproductive systems. “I shared my story of losing twins during the water crisis because it is essential that people know that this is not a short-term, painless ordeal that we are going through in Flint,” said Nakiya Wakes, a Flint mom. The protesters left under the threat of trespassing charges, but they remained until the 20-minute performance activity was finished. The women want the problem solved now.

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