And I can't stress this enough: BLACK TRANS LIVES MATTER. PERIODT.🏳️⚧️
, and the many more who lost their lives unjustly because of their race and sexuality.
The peaceful protest, called Brooklyn Liberation: An Action for Black Trans Lives, drew an incredibly massive crowd that covered blocks around the Brooklyn Museum. It was organized by The Okra Project, Marsha P. Johnson Institute, For the Gworls, G.L.I.T.S., and Black Trans Femmes in the Arts.There was a rally with speakers including transgender activist Raquel Willis, author Ceyenne Doroshow and the family of Layleen Polanco.
On the same day, tens of thousands also gathered on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles for the All Black Lives Matter protest, in place of the Los Angeles Pride Parade, which was cancelled due to COVID-19. The day before the protest, volunteers painted"ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER" on the intersection of Hollywood and Highland Avenue to represent inclusivity and amplify the importance of advocating for Black trans lives in the movement. The event itself, which was organized by All Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, was not just a plea for justice but a celebration that included music, dancing, and performances by queer Black artists.
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