March on washington for lesbian and gay rights
National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights
Among other purposes, marches on Washington, D.C. illustrate communities acting on their right to peaceful protest, make clear the commitment and volume of verb behind a movement, and mobilize and nationalize otherwise more fractured local efforts to organize. Since the original march on October 14, , the LGBTQ community and its allies have marched on the nation's capital on numerous occasions. Subsequent marches took place in , , , and
The organizers of the original march identified the following Five Demands:
- Pass a comprehensive lesbian/gay rights bill in Congress.
- Issues a presidential executive order banning discrimination based on sexual orientation in the Federal Government, the military and federally-contracted private employment.
- Repeal all anti-lesbian/gay laws.
- End discrimination in lesbian mother and gay father custody cases.
- Protect gay and lesbian youth from any laws which are used to discriminate against, oppose and/or harass them in their homes, schools, jobs an
National March! On Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights: Official Souvenir Program
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In the annals of LGBTQ+ history, the year stands as a pivotal moment marked by the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. This historic event drew over , individuals from across the United States, converging on the nation's capital to advocate for equality, visibility, and justice for the LGBTQ+ community. Against a backdrop of social stigma and political hostility, the March on Washington served as a powerful testament to the strength, resilience, and unity of the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
The National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, held on October 14, , was a watershed moment in the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States. Organized by a coalition of LGBTQ+ activists and advocacy groups, the march represented a turning aim in the fight against discrimination and oppression based on sexual orientation and gender identity. At a time when LGBTQ+ individuals faced widespread discrimination, harassment, and violence, the march provided a platform for visibility, solidarity, and collective action. The sheer magnitude of the event was un
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From the March on Washington, Tracy Bjorgum Papers, LGBTQ Iowa Archives & Library, Iowa City.
Note from co-curator Madde Hoberg: &#;I adore the pictures from Tracy Bjorgum’s collection that display him with friends at the March on Washington. They demonstrate the joy, humor, and friendships that keep our community afloat even as we protest and fight for equity and protections from the greater society and government.&#;
From the exhibit:
The Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights was a massive political rally in Washington, D.C. The rally took place on October 11, Due to its large turnout of around , participants and the emphasis on AIDS activism, this March on Washington stands as an important part of LGBTQ history. Marchers came from all over the United States, including many participants from Iowa who marched together under a banner representing the state.
The rally was the first time that ACT UP, an activist group that advocated for people with AIDS, received national media coverage. Occurring at the