San Francisco Pride 2015 was Trans-inclusive
Laverne Cox in San Francisco for Pride.
San Francisco – June 27-28
The theme of this year’s SF Pride was Equality Without Exception. I can’t help but think that this phrase was heavily influenced by the Trans advances and inroads that have been made. It seems there is a push for more inclusion in the LGBT community for the T. The T, as we all know, has always been the red-headed stepchild of the acronym. Now, we are the hot trend. Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox have ignited a rocket of visibility that is exploding in a shower of pink, white and blue sparks.
I was delighted to find that SF Pride featured not one, but three marches. The first one was the Trans March. I was not going to miss this march. It was one of my top things not to miss when moving to the Bay Area. I was not disappointed.
The Trans March began in Dolores Park. After a nice day on the fresh turf and enjoying the new facilities of the historic park, a Cable Car on wheels led the March up Dolores St. toward Market St., the main drag of San Francisco. There were many different kinds of people marching. The whole gender spectrum was represented. From bare chested, tattooed trans men to gender non conformists, to the most femme transwomen, it was quite a powerful statement. People on the sidewalks cheered us and held signs of support. It was a proud moment to see, and to be part of thousands of trans people marching down the center of San Francisco holding up traffic.
Marchers
I felt it was an important march. I looked behind me and the line of trans people stretched as far as I could see. Maybe the Supreme Court ruling helped to bring people out. Maybe the fact that Laverne Cox was in town to dedicate her wax figure at Madame Tussauds and making an appearance on the Trans March Stage had an effect. Whatever it was, it was powerful. I felt like I could march all the way to Washington.
All throughout SF Pride, there was trans inclusion. Even at the Dyke March on Saturday there were signs of support. Even one of the broadcasters of the final main Pride parade today on local TV coverage was trans. There was definitely a concerted effort to represent trans folks in this Pride. I am proud to call this City, my city. I may not be a city resident, but I am close enough to be an honorary resident. A resident by heart, if you will.
Amanda and some friends at the march.
Category: Transgender Community News
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I am a transwoman originally from Pittsburgh, PA. I have been living full time for 5 years. I work in retail but am an artist/Graphic Designer and aspiring writer. I tend to address the controversial in my writing. I would love to change the world one article at a time. I moved to The San Francisco Bay Area to start over, again. But recently moved back to the East Coast. The adventure continues...Subscribe
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