The Blasian March, founded by organizer Rohan Zhou-Lee as an initiative to build solidarity between Black, Asian, and Blasian communities, proudly presents the Black Asian Trans Solidarity Power Rally in Los Angeles in coalition with GYOPO, Stop DiscriminAsian, QueerX, and Invisible Men.
First held in New York in 2021, the Los Angeles rally continues the celebration of the trans community and advocacy for trans rights through the lens of Black-Asian solidarity. With the increased spread of transphobic violence and anti-trans legislation throughout the United States, the Black Asian Trans Solidarity Power Rally calls for mutual support from local Black, Asian, and Blasian communities, demanding urgent attention for trans rights from the greater Los Angeles community.
This action will occur May 21, 2022 at 4 PM in Pershing Square.
“Trans people are essential to Black, Asian, and Blasian communities,” says Zhou-Lee. “That means anything transphobic is a Stop Asian Hate issue. Anything transphobic is a Black Lives Matter issue. Our solidarity must always include trans people.”
“Featuring a speaker line-up of trans leaders and advocates, including Zhou-Lee, artist and activist YK Hong and LA trans community leader Luckie Alexander Fuller, we invite Los Angeles to join in amplifying and celebrating Black, Asian, and Blasian trans voices, demanding trans rights within all communities. Through organizing the Black Asian Trans Solidarity Power Rally, the Blasian March, GYOPO, Stop DiscriminAsian, QueerX, and Invisible Men aim to promote tangible action items for the wider community from trans speakers and other individuals to further uplift Trans, 2Spirit, Nonbinary, Genderqueer, and all Gender Non-Conforming folks of color.”
The Los Angeles rally is set for May 21, 2022 with a march leading to the rally, a healing ceremony, speakers, voguing performances, a binder giveaway, among other celebrations. Press members are invited to attend and interview organizers and attendees. The Black Asian Trans Solidarity Power Rally is free and open to the public.
Wearing a mask and social distancing is strongly encouraged. Free PPE safety material (COVID tests, masks, hand sanitizer, etc) will be provided by Gender Justice LA. The Blasian March, GYOPO, Stop DiscriminAsian, QueerX, and Invisible Men can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter; the day-of event will be live streamed with subtitles for people who cannot attend.
For any further questions about the livestream or anything else, please email blasianmarchla@gmail.com.
RECAP:
The Blasian March, GYOPO, Stop DiscriminAsian, QueerX, Invisible Men
WHAT: The Black Asian Trans Solidarity Power Rally
WHERE: Los Angeles. Pershing Square WHEN: Saturday, May 21, 2022 4 PM
Partner Organizations: Blasian March, Stop DiscriminAsian, GYOPO, QueerX, Invisible Men Supporting Organizations: APLA Health, Asians 4 Abolition, Bifurious Podcast, Keep Beyond, Militantly Mixed, Nectar, Pro Bono ASL, Sk8 and Meet Santana, among others
