Philly Trans* March 2014: Marching On

Join us October 11, 2014, for the 4th annual Philly Trans* March. Programming (keynote speaker, award ceremony, rally) begins at 3:00 pm! March leaves LOVE Park at 4:00 pm! A van will be accessible for those with mobility issues and an ASL interpreter will be present as well. Arrive on time to network, grab a snack and visit the agencies tabling, or take a free confidential HIV test on board the Mazzoni Center Mobile Testing Unit! Philly Trans* March is not only a rally and demonstration, but rather a revolutionary movement. Open to people of all gender identities, expressions, and experiences, Philly Trans* March welcomes everyone to join in this MARCH TOWARDS EQUALITY and protest against the hate, social injustice, and inequality faced by trans*, gender variant, gender queer and gender non-conforming communities. Issues such as hate violence and the lack of official concern, healthcare policies, trans* media representation, financial and housing insecurity, police brutality, workplace policies and employment discrimination, and the lack of resources for t/gv/gq/gnc youth are just a few of the concerns being voiced upon in this year's March. PTM is also a CELEBRATION of the triumphs we have experienced in our city and the unique resources Philadelphia offers to our community. With an aim to increase Trans*, GV, GQ and GNC visibility and to gain equality, the Philly Trans* March is an affirmation of our beauty, strength, and diversity. Organized by members of Philly's trans*, gender variant, gender queer and gender non-conforming communities and allies, this endeavor is committed to creating a safer, more inclusive environment for everyone. For more information, please visit: http://www.facebook.com/phillytransmarch And follow us on Twitter @PHLtransmarch The 2014 Philly Trans* March is a community-led effort organized by members of the Trans-health Information Project at GALAEI - A Queer Latino Social Justice Organization and the Mazzoni Center's Sisterly Love Project. If interested in volunteering, donating food/beverages, etc., please contact: tipphilly@gmail.com or call (215) 851-1822 and ask to speak with one of the TIP Co-Coordinators.