Thousands came out for the second annual Trans Resistance MA March and Vigil for Black Trans Lives, marching from Nubian Square to the Franklin Park Playstead. Trans Resistance MA organized the event, which included performances by local and national artists, community organizations’ tables and booths, rousing statements from activists and leaders and a vigil to honor the memories of the transgender people killed in 2021. Chastity Bowick, executive director of the Transgender Emergency Fund, delivered the keynote, and Trans Resistance Founding Director Athena Vaughn announced that Boston Mayor Kim Janey had proclaimed June 12 “Jahaira Balenciaga Day” to honor Jahaira DeAlto, beloved community leader of Boston and The Berkshires and ballroom legend of the House of Balenciaga, lost to us in May.
