USA : Philadelphia Declares March 31st ‘Transgender Visibility Day’

The City of Philadelphia has declared March 31st Transgender Visibility Day.

The city raised a flag Thursday to celebrate one of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

“It’s about being seen, being out, celebrating,” said Evan Thornburg, deputy director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs.

They led a flag raising celebration on the North Side of City hall to give voice and visibility to the transgender community.

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