More than 500 people marched through the streets of Corona Saturday to support Latin Americans who are members of the trans community. (Photo provided by Make The Road New York)
July 11, 2022 By Michael Dorgan
More than 500 people marched through the streets of Corona Saturday in support of Latin Americans who are members of the trans community.
The colorful protest rally, called the Annual Trans-Latinx March, began at around 5 p.m. where attendees converged at Corona Plaza in front of makeshift stage to the backdrop of a large trans flag. The term “Latinx” refers to people of Latin American heritage.
The event, now in its 11th year, was organized by Make the Road New York, a Brooklyn-based non-profit organization that advocates for immigrant causes. The group also has an office at 92-10 Roosevelt Ave. in Jackson Heights.
The speakers at the event listed a range of demands they say will improve the lives of trans people. For instance, attendees called for an end to employment discrimination and hate violence against trans people. They appealed for better access to healthcare as well as an end to the incarceration and deportation of Trans-Latinx people.
They also want better protections put in place for Trans-Latinx sex workers.
The event, organizers say, was also held to celebrate the resiliency of Trans-Latinx people with a number of speakers sharing their personal stories in Spanish about being trans. Other speakers highlighted the importance of protecting fellow members of the trans community.
Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz and Democratic primary winner for the Assembly District 30 seat Steven Raga were among those in attendance.
It was great to join our trans community for the annual #TransLatinxMarch yesterday, celebrating trans dignity with pride and solidarity.
Thank you to @MaketheRoadNY for organizing this space for us to join! pic.twitter.com/fPXHXk4Xf0
— Steven Raga for Queens (@RagaForQueens) July 10, 2022
The march stepped off at around 6 p.m. from Corona Plaza and was led by two people holding a large banner that read “mi exister es resistir,” which means “my existence is to resist.”
Many marchers could be seen waving transgender pride flags and rainbow flags while others held signs that read: “support trans women,” “there is no pride in detention,” and “pride is not complete until trans migrants are free.”
Participants marched northbound along 103rd Street before heading west on 37th Avenue. They then headed southbound along Junction Boulevard for two blocks and then walked eastbound along Roosevelt Avenue before returning to Corona Plaza.
After the march, a block party took place at Corona Plaza featuring a number of singers and performers.
Marching down the streets of Corona, we call on business owners and employers to end labor discrimination against trans people.
Root out transphobia from the workplace. Let us work! #TransLatinxMarch pic.twitter.com/BpVYmgA3ZC
— Make the Road NY ? (@MaketheRoadNY) July 9, 2022
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I thought this took place last month.
They’re never on time.
Most latino people despise the term LatinX – why do the liberal whites of america force this term on them? the White savior theatrics never end.
A lot also openly despise queers.
A lot of Latinos are moving conservative.
Way to bring race into something where it wasnt.. but that is what perpetually angry Amish do anyway..
More excuses for Democrats to expand their voter base. Any excuse to skip the line of people who actually apply for immigration the correct way.
And btw they are being detained because they are breaking a federal law by crossing the border illegally not because of their gender identity. Stop twisting the narrative to victimize a certain population for pity.
Once again, the question must be asked.
What is a woman?
Apparently, that question is so difficult to answer, even the newest Supreme Court Justice was unable to define what a woman is.
Quite scary when you consider that the aforementioned judge is a woman herself and will be deciding cases on “women’s rights.”
impossible to answer. there’s just no science behind the theory. as a non-binary furry dolphin (my pronouns are willy and flipper) that has transitioned from a trans gender fluid chocolate lab bobcat, i find biology very racist and it should be cancelled.
Matt- Definition of woman is an adult female human being.
Congratulations. You are smarter than the newest Supreme Court Justice.
Fox talking point- The Supreme Court justice wasn’t fool enough to have a bimbo pull her into a philosophical discussion. How gullible are you?
When is the rally in support of trans-rastafarians, trans-nepali and trans-polynesian people?
Why are they being unjustly ignored? They have rights too!
I’m sorry a group of people celebrating upset you, could they have titled it something less offensive for you?
was your mother a women? or… ha ha
they were not celebrating…they were making fake discrimination claims to justify their own lawless behavior…if trans people want to be equal they must follow the law just like everyone else..
How did this become a burning issue? It sounds like they have no problem with underage prostitutes (oh, I meant “sex workers”).
Had all June to celebrate. Why mess out streets now with this???
Trolling is virtue signaling too. It shows you have none.