National Trans Visibility March

The National Trans Visibility March is an annual march and rally in Washington D.C. that first took place on September 28, 2019 to call for federal recognition of transgender people and transgender rights in the United States.[1][2][3] Activists called for Congress to pass the Equality Act, which would add gender identity to the Civil Rights Act.[4] The March was led by Marissa Miller. Featured speakers included trans rights activist and actress Angelica Ross, trans rights activist Ashlee Marie Preston and Human Rights Campaign president Alphonso David.[1][3][5][6] Over 5,600 people attended the march.[7][8]

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References
  1. Chibbaro Jr., Lou (September 25, 2019). "Thousands expected in D.C. for National Trans Visibility March". Washington Blade. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  2. Valerio, Mike (September 27, 2019). "Thousands expected for National Trans Visibility March in DC this Saturday". WUSA9. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  3. Tracy, Matt (September 21, 2019). "Trans March Slated for DC September 28". Gay City News. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  4. Bonessi, Dominique Maria (September 29, 2019). "Activists Call For Protections, Policy Changes At First National Trans Visibility March In D.C." WAMU. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  5. Cummings, Moriba (September 27, 2019). "Angelica Ross To Speak At Trans Visibility March In D.C." BET. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  6. Riley, John (September 27, 2019). "HRC announces launch of new transgender equality initiatives". Metro Weekly. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  7. Konsmo, Sarah (September 28, 2019). "'We're not evil, we're here to love' - More than a thousand people gather for the first National Trans Visibility March". WUSA9. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  8. "19 Powerful Portraits from the National Trans Visibility March". Out. September 29, 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
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