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#17: March as a trans contingent in the Gay Pride Parade
From the NCTE:
June is the month when many communities hold LGBT pride events, marking the anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York City when trans and gay people stood up to the police in 1968. While certainly not the first queer resistance to police harassment, the Stonewall Riots helped spread the message of liberation and galvanized people around the world to say no to oppression.
Consider organizing a trans contingent to participate in Pride. While trans people come in all sexual orientations, this is another opportunity to show that we are a visible and proud part of all of our communities, including the LGBT community. Think about what message you want to give to the crowd—what do you want people to understand about who we are? Then create a float, a walking contingent or other display to get that message across.
Albuquerque Pride co-coordinator, and ally of our community, Pat Baillie comments, “We have a strong transgender contingent every year in the parade and booths for FTM and MTF information sponsored by local transgender groups who are out and proud. This year we will honor one of our transgender activists as our Honored Dignitary—Political, Virginia Stephenson. Her political activism and work for transgender rights are key reasons why New Mexico has equal anti-discrimination and hate crime protections under the law for both sexual orientation and gender identity. This year we will also dedicate a memorial where our first Pride events were held and we proudly add the "T" in our GLBT community to honor those who have come out and made our world a more diverse and inclusive place.”
Congratulations to Virginia, who is a member of NCTE’s Board of Advisors and a founding NCTE member. More information on her award can be found at Albuquerque Pride.
You can find Pride events in your area, plus additional resources, on the Interpride website.
From the NCTE:
June is the month when many communities hold LGBT pride events, marking the anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York City when trans and gay people stood up to the police in 1968. While certainly not the first queer resistance to police harassment, the Stonewall Riots helped spread the message of liberation and galvanized people around the world to say no to oppression.
Consider organizing a trans contingent to participate in Pride. While trans people come in all sexual orientations, this is another opportunity to show that we are a visible and proud part of all of our communities, including the LGBT community. Think about what message you want to give to the crowd—what do you want people to understand about who we are? Then create a float, a walking contingent or other display to get that message across.
Albuquerque Pride co-coordinator, and ally of our community, Pat Baillie comments, “We have a strong transgender contingent every year in the parade and booths for FTM and MTF information sponsored by local transgender groups who are out and proud. This year we will honor one of our transgender activists as our Honored Dignitary—Political, Virginia Stephenson. Her political activism and work for transgender rights are key reasons why New Mexico has equal anti-discrimination and hate crime protections under the law for both sexual orientation and gender identity. This year we will also dedicate a memorial where our first Pride events were held and we proudly add the "T" in our GLBT community to honor those who have come out and made our world a more diverse and inclusive place.”
Congratulations to Virginia, who is a member of NCTE’s Board of Advisors and a founding NCTE member. More information on her award can be found at Albuquerque Pride.
You can find Pride events in your area, plus additional resources, on the Interpride website.
