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It was full weekend of accelerating LGBTQ acceptance nationwide!
This past weekend, GLAAD partnered with The Equality March in Washington D.C., and the #ResistMarch during Los Angeles' Pride weekend. Droves of GLAAD staff and supporters showed up sporting signs and flags representing the Together Movement as they marched and chanted through the sunny streets. Both gatherings and their sister events across the country were great displays of solidarity and strength within the LGBTQ community, helping to reaffirm community-wide commitment to equality and acceptance.
The Equality March for Unity and Pride took place on Sunday in the heart of Washington D.C. The march lead tens of thousands through the streets of the city and culminated in a rally on the National Mall. Speakers at the rally included actors Sara Ramirez, Charlie Carver, and Asia Kate Dillon, as well as GLAAD President and CEO, Sarah Kate Ellis. Ellis highlighted the White House's continued silence regarding Pride month, saying, “If the White House refuses to recognize LGBTQ+ Pride Month, let’s show them how it’s done. Be loud.”
GLAAD staff and volunteers joined the masses, waving rainbow flags and colorful signs, featuring the ampersand symbol, "&", which represents the power of our voices together to build a more intersectional movement. See more photos from the Equality March below!
from #EqualityMarch2017! Retweet if you're marching in DC or around the country. #EqualityMarch pic.twitter.com/40LcvyuaAR
— GLAAD (@glaad) June 11, 2017
Marching for equality and acceptance at the #EqualityMarch today. So great to be with @Charlie_Carver and @AsiaKateDillon! pic.twitter.com/wa2MIO3Qj2
— Sarah Kate Ellis (@sarahkateellis) June 11, 2017
GLAAD also partnered with and participated in the #ResistMarch, a project of Los Angeles Pride, on Sunday. The march, which drew a crowd of more than 30,000, replaced LA's annual Pride Parade as an opportunity to stand proudly against the forces that seek to divide and harm marginalized communities.
The #ResistMarch mission states, "Instead of a Pride Parade meant to celebrate our past progress, we are going to march to ensure all our futures. Just as we did in 1970's first LGBTQ+ Pride, we are going to march in unity with those who believe that America's strength is its diversity". Entertainers and influencers including Maxine Waters, America Ferrera, Margaret Cho, and Jussie Smollett teamed with local on-the-ground advocates from across cause spaces, giving impassioned speeches and wearing "&" pins to symbolize support for the Together movement.
Love you @chrisrock thank you for joining us at #resistmarch #pride pic.twitter.com/0bwbH8EkBJ
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) June 11, 2017
Actress @AmericaFerrera at #ResistMarch #LAPride "We refuse to be divided by the things that separate us... We choose love." @ladailynews pic.twitter.com/Q64WXEa5sk
— MattCarey (@MattCarey) June 11, 2017
Photo credit: Alex Schmider
According to MTV News Correspondent, Meredeth Graves, more than 100 organizations participated in the march, making for an enthusiastic and unified collective event.
Photo credit: Alex Schmider
To learn more about theTogether Movement, visit glaad.org/together. See more photos from the #ResistMarch below and learn more about how you can take action in your own local community!
Take Action:
- Share your photos from this weekend’s events or any symbol of solidarity across social media using hashtag #WERESIST
- Visit GLAAD.org/together and download and print your own resistance signs and posters
- Read about Trump's reported draft of an anti-LGBTQ executive order to stay up to date on the latest news
- Learn more about the administration's anti-LGBTQ words and actions at GLAAD's Trump Accountability Project
Photo credit: Alex Schmider
Resistance is joyous. Immigrants unite. #glaad pic.twitter.com/CxoCAlR7hm
— Monica (@monicatrasandes) June 11, 2017
Yesssssss @TheAdvocateMag for this awesome pic of me me @SmartAssJen #alexschmider and @MissHazelJade ❤️ #ResistMarch #lapride pic.twitter.com/25N2cziG9W
— Blossom C. Brown (@MISSBLOSSOM9210) June 14, 2017
Photo credit: Alex Schmider
Photo credit: Alex Schmider
Photo credit: GLAAD
Photo credit: Alex Schmider
Photo credit: Alex Schmider
GLAAD and the Together movement also proudly marched at The Equality March in Washington, D.C.
Photo credit: Abdool Corlette
Photo credit: Abdool Corlette
Photo credit: Abdool Corlette
Photo credit: Abdool Corlette
Photo credit: Abdool Corlette
Photo credit: Abdool Corlette
Photo credit: Abdool Corlette
Photo credit: Abdool Corlette
Photo credit: Abdool Corlette
Photo credit: Abdool Corlette
Photo credit: Abdool Corlette
