HUGE Trans Visibility Rally in Chicago Yesterday!

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Trans Up Front, in partnership with Indivisible Chicago, hosted a massive rally and march through downtown Chicago yesterday, the day before Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV), drawing approximately 5,000 attendees and a coalition of over 50 organizations.

To commemorate TDoV, here are some photos from the protest taken by our photographer volunteer, Regan Traphagen:

Some of our amazing speakers including Asher McMaher, Lluvia Ramirez, ASL interpreter Gabryela Aquino, Channyn Lynne Parker, Zahara Bassett, Reyna Ortiz, Tichike Tumalan, Precious Brady-Davis, and Tanya from Illinois Parents & Caregivers of Transgender and Gender Expansive Individuals.

Photos of some of the amazing signs from the rally

Images of trans joy and resistance

Photos of the crowd at the march and rally

We are so proud of everyone who came out and everyone who stood with us in solidarity. Almost all protesters even continued with us through the march and a sudden torrential downpour and storm. We left with shoes full of water and hearts full of love.

Thank you all.