See photo gallery to the right for pictures of the inaugural Transgender March and Rally.
From the program:
"The event is organized by members of the trans and gender-varient community, and their allies, with the intent of taking a visible and positive stand for transgender rights. The March and Rally is dedicated to diverse representation among organizers and participants. We seek to educate and build awareness of the movement against gender-based discrimination. We promote self-acceptance and acceptance of our whole identities and lives. We gather to celebrate and affirm our individuality, diversity, and strength."
The New England Transgender Pride March and Rally 2008 seeks to:
Build a community of compassionate and open-minded individuals who represent all gender expressions, and wish to unapologetically stand up for their civil and human rights.
Address the institutionalized and intrapersonal racism, classism, ageism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination faced by many trans and gender-variant people on a daily basis.
Promote the self-determination of all trans and gender-variant people, in support of the International Bill of Gender Right: http://www.transgenderlegal.com/ibgr.htm.
Unite with one another and allies to speak out for social, economic, and political justice of under-represented and marginalized communities, and support the right of all communities to be heard."
http://www.transpridemarch.org
Transgender, Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Helpline: 1-888-340-4528
Youth Peer Listening Line: 1-800-399-PEER
For support call: The Network/La Red: 1-617-742-4911 http://www.tnlr.org
