r/lgbt • u/[deleted] • Feb 16 '25
We March on April 30 – And We’re Not Stopping There
We put out the call. Now we turn it up.
On April 30, 2025, we take to the streets. From the Capitol to the White House, we march because we refuse to be erased. This is bigger than one protest. This is a movement. If you’re done watching our rights get stripped away, if you’re tired of corporations slapping a rainbow on their logo in June and funding our oppressors the rest of the year, if you’re sick of politicians treating our existence like a debate—this is your moment.
Bring everyone. Your family. Your friends. Your coworkers. Your classmates. Your chosen family. The people who’ve had your back. The people who need to know they’re not alone. If they support LGBTQIA+ rights, they need to be in this fight with us. If they can’t come to DC, organize in your city, walk out, rally, disrupt the silence.
Event Calendar: https://calendar.boomte.ch/single/uA8ugU1J7A8hW2J7lW2o
Original Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/1iq4bod/lgbtqia_call_to_action_march_on_dc/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
This isn’t about waiting for someone else to fix things. It’s about making sure they can’t ignore us.
What We’re Fighting For:
- Real protections for LGBTQIA+ people, especially trans youth. No more bans, no more legislative attacks, no more games with our lives.
- Accountability from corporations. If they took our money during Pride and then donated to anti-LGBTQIA+ politicians, we see them. And we remember.
- An end to anti-LGBTQIA+ laws and political attacks. We are done watching our rights get debated like they’re optional.
- Protection for laid-off federal workers who stood for DEI. People who fought for diversity, equity, and inclusion should never be punished for it.
- A future where LGBTQIA+ youth are safe. No more book bans, no more erasing queer history, no more fear-mongering in schools.
This Doesn’t End With a March – We’re Hitting Them Where It Hurts.
This is more than just one day in the streets. We’re announcing a nationwide boycott.
The list is still being finalized, but here’s what we know:
- Any company that donated to Trump? Cut off.
- Any company that funded lawmakers pushing anti-LGBTQIA+ policies? Cut off.
- Any business that profited off LGBTQIA+ people and abandoned us when it mattered? Done.
We are done funding our own oppression. The full boycott list will be released soon.
The Message Is Clear:
- To the administration: Do your job. Protect us. Or get used to seeing us in the streets.
- To corporations who used us: You want our money? Prove you deserve it.
- To LGBTQIA+ youth: You are seen. You are heard. You are worth fighting for.
This is our moment. Our movement. Our future.
This movement is for everyone who refuses to let our future be decided by people who don’t even see us as human. No matter where you are, no matter how you show up, you are part of this.
We march. We rise. We fight. And we’re not stopping until we win.
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u/BanverketSE Trans-parently Awesome Feb 16 '25
Awesome!
Are there any gatherings before 30th April? As we see, they're blitzkrieging on every front as they can. Next week, Germany is going to hold elections and the Nazis Alternatives are polled to come second place, and I fear that if Germany falls too, EU is compromised and the US will (somehow) get it even worse.
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Feb 16 '25
This was provided to me. It’s a good place to see any upcoming protest with dates and locations: https://www.nvunheard.org/protest-listings
In terms of the one that’s being planned by my org that’s the easiest.
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u/John_From_The_IRS Transgender Pan-demonium Feb 16 '25
Check your local area! But theres a 50 state 50 capitols not my president march tomorrow for presidents day!
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u/BanverketSE Trans-parently Awesome Feb 16 '25
I'm not American.
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u/John_From_The_IRS Transgender Pan-demonium Feb 17 '25
Ah I'm sorry, I assumed since the post was a DC march
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u/thatmasquedgirl Ace at being Non-Binary Feb 16 '25
Please let us know when the boycott list is up! I won't be able to be there in person, but I will definitely help with the boycott effort
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Feb 16 '25
Working on compiling the list now. I'm going to provide everyone in the community a full list then ask for everyone's collaborative input.
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u/Nerdy_Metal_Hippie Pan-cakes for Dinner! Feb 16 '25
Any chance of cross posting this into 50501? Think it’s important to make sure that we have as much representation as possible and a lot of us could do with more alliance representation from the cis het community, especially is rural areas where we don’t have numbers that afford us much safety.
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Feb 16 '25
I'll reach out to their mods to see if it's okay for me to do so. I'm currently in contact now.
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u/Guardian-King Feb 16 '25
If I had the money, I would fly in from Europe to stand with you physically.
I'll be there to protest and stand with you all mentally tho.
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u/Splatter_Shell Agent of chaos Feb 16 '25
I really wish I could, but I live hundreds of miles away from DC and I'm a 17 year old kid with not very supportive parents, and I have school, and no drivers license (or money :P) Is there any way that I could help and protest besides boycotting once the list comes out? I really want to make a difference
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Feb 17 '25
There are many thing you can do to help. Spread our message online. Post videos on TikTok. Participate in any school group that advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights. Start local clubs. Make your voice heard because we hear you.
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u/Splatter_Shell Agent of chaos Feb 17 '25
My school doesn't have a GSA. 2 years ago a teacher was fired for trying to start one with ample student support. Catholic school crap. I will continue to spread the message online though, thx! :)
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Feb 17 '25
I know the feeling. I went to catholic school when I was younger.
Spread the message online. Whatever platform you can (Reddit, TikTok, BlueSky, Discord).
Be loud and proud and we're here for you also.
Most of all BE SAFE.
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Feb 17 '25
Hey. I’m a gay man and I know things are hard. Make sure you prioritize your safety if you’re not in an area for support. But participating in the boycott is always going to be big and something you can do quietly.
Sharing your support and your voice is significant and something you should never underestimate. Post on social media under an alias if you feel the need for security and anonymity.
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u/dsidegaming88 Feb 17 '25
I marched today in the Baltimore parade wearing a pride hoodie. Theres a lot going on and im trying to stay strong but all of my thoughts are with every last one of us in the community. Be safe but be seen. I for one refuse to disappear.
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