On Saturday, June 7th, local transgender rights organizers joined others from across New England for the First New England Transgender Pride March, which was held in Northampton, MA.

"Remember Stonewall?" That was us!"stood as the march and rally's theme. Bet Power, Director Sexual Minorities Archives in Northampton, and a event steering committee member highlighted that history, "A transgender woman, Sylvia Rivera threw a bottle at a cop in 1969 after being prodded by his nightstick, and the whole world changed. Her's . . . Sylvia's, was the first act of resistance at the Stonewall Inn, sparking several nights of riots that started Gay pride."

Event participants focused on statewide efforts to pass House Bill 1722, which seeks to end gender-based discrimination and hate crimes. Additionally, Worcester organizers announced plans to hold a July fundraiser for Worcester's Transgender Emergency Fund.

Past: a personal journey

Local organizers are asking Worcester's State Representatives to support House Bill 1722

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Worcester State Legislators Support for HB 1722

Last updated June 12,2008

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Rep. John Binienda
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Rep. John Fresolo
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Rep. Jim O'Day
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Rep. Vincent Pedone
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Rep. Bob Spellane
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"Next year will be 40 years since Stonewall. Why have transpeople lagged so far behind lesbians and gays in achieving basic civil and human rights? Why is "T" still the mot vulnerable letter in LGBT so many years after Sylvia Rivera"

Bet Power

Learn more:

http://www.transpridemarch.org/
http://www.masstpc.org
http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/house/185/ht01pdf/ht01722.pdf