The Equality March for Unity & Pride on Madison

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WHAT TO DO: Liberty and justice for all

In solidarity with the same-day national rally in Washington, D.C., the Equality March for Unity and Pride on Madison is a demonstration of support for the LGBTQ community and of resistance to the Trump/Pence agenda. The march starts at Library Mall (noon) and goes up State Street to the Capitol for a rally with speeches from local leaders (1-5 pm).

press release: Rep. Chris Taylor and recent Madison school board candidate Ali Muldrow are among the local community leaders speaking at the Equality March for Unity and Pride on Madison, happening Sunday, June 11.

The march is a sister event to The Equality March for Unity and Pride On Washington, D.C., taking place the same day. These marches are grassroots movements of LGBTQ+ communities in response to the current political landscape and how it is contributing to the persecution and discrimination of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Taking place alongside the Equality March will be the Pulse Day of Remembrance, an event meant to honor and mourn those we lost in the 2016 Pulse nightclub attack.

“These lives matter. Whether or not we knew them before the shooting, the loss of these 49 lives -- so much like our own lives in ways both ordinary and surprising -- is our own loss. There's nothing we can do to bring them back; but we can remember them, and celebrate their lives,” said march co-organizer Charles Wetzel.

“We are coming together to demonstrate our support for all the community members who have been marginalized by the Trump/Pence agenda and others. There has been a lot of interest in this march and we’re anticipating thousands in attendance. This is an inclusive march, and everyone who supports LGBTQIA+ rights is welcome,” said march co-organizer Nicholus Loveland.

Event Details:

The Equality March for Unity and Pride on Madison

Sunday, June 11, 12-5 pm

March begins at Library Mall at 12 noon

March goes up State Street to the Capitol

Rally and speakers begin at the Capitol around 1 pm

Speaker lineup to date:

Speaker lineup to date:

U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan

Khary Penebaker, Community leader and activist

Patrick Farabaugh, Our Lives Magazine

Kaci Ninedreams Sullivan, Creator of TransLiberation Art Coalition

Ali Muldrow, Director of Youth Programming at GSAFE

Charles Wetzel, conducting Pulse Memorial Speech

State Representative Chris Taylor

Kestrel of Madison Degenderettes

More information, including updates on newly confirmed speakers, can be found in the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1245692508849124/