LGBTQ+ activists in Utah unfurl world’s biggest trans flag after State becomes first in US to ban Pride and trans flags from schools and government buildings
LGBTQ+ activists in Utah unfurled the world’s biggest trans flag in defiance of a law banning Pride flags from flying from state schools and government buildings. Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Salt Lake City during Trans Day of Visibility to condemn the law, which – from May 7 – wil
LGBTQ+ activists in Utah unfurled the world’s biggest trans flag in defiance of a law banning Pride flags from flying from state schools and government buildings.
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Salt Lake City during Trans Day of Visibility to condemn the law, which – from May 7 – will see buildings fined up to $500 (£386) a day for flying any flag other than United States, Utah state, military or other shortlisted flags approved by lawmakers
Chad Call, Utah Pride Centre’s executive director, said to local news the protest, which also celebrated Trans Day of Visibility, was vital to reassure trans people that “there are people there that support them.”
“Even though our governments may not be able to fly Pride flags or trans flags, we can,” Call said.
September McKinnon, one of the activists holding the flag, said that the protest is part of their goal to help trans people “feel like they aren’t alone, and that love wins.”
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