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Atlanta march demands transgender rights
Published Jul 8, 2009 3:42 PM
In Atlanta on June 27, some 175 members of the transgender community and
their supporters marched on the 40th anniversary of the historic Stonewall
Rebellion, the militant birth of the modern trans, lesbian, gay, bi and queer
movement in the U.S. The demonstration highlighted demands for access to
employment, services and safety for transgender people. Deeply moving
testimonies at pre- and post-march rallies by transmen and transwomen exposed the discrimination, bigotry and violence committed against
them.
Photo: Dr. Maxwell Anderson
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The upbeat atmosphere of the marchers was enhanced by the music of the Atlanta
Sedition Orchestra, which led the way, and the banner-laden Georgia Peace and
Justice Coalition bio-fuel bus, “Rosa,” that held the rear.
Initiated by Human Rights Atlanta, the three-day commemoration included a panel
discussion by transgender activists and a film screening on June 25 and 26.
—Dianne Mathiowetz
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