A student lifts high a poster that says, “Trans rights = human rights.” The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

A rainbow of colors can be seen in the crowd at the Solidarity Gathering. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

A student holds up a sign that says, “The future isn’t binary,” at the Solidarity Gathering. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

Mary Smith (they/them), senior art education major, speaks in front of the crowd at the Solidarity Gathering. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

Em Donnelly-Ramos (they/them), Topeka community member, performs their original piece, Saguaro, in front of the crowd at the Solidarity Gathering. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

Students walk from the front of the Memorial Union to Kuehne Bell Tower to begin the Solidarity Gathering. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

Sierra Jeter (she/her), junior political science and Spanish double major, and Mallory Hamilton (she/they), junior criminal justice major, say their opening remarks and welcome everyone at the Solidarity Gathering. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

Students wear their Pride apparel and surround the Kuehne bell Tower to listen to different members of the trans community speak about their experiences. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

Students wave a Pride flag as attendees of Michael Knowles’ event walk by. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

Kiwenke Hubbard (they/them), junior anthropology major, speaks in front of the crowd at the Solidarity Gathering. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

Attendees of the Solidarity Gathering listen and record as a student speaks to the crowd. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

Grey McCollum (they/them), freshman psychology major, is embraced with a hug after sharing their speech. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

A student holds up a sign that says, “Trans rights are human rights,” at the Solidarity Gathering. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

Grey McCollum (they/them), freshman psychology major, reads their speech in front of hundreds of people at the Solidarity Gathering. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

Kiwenke Hubbard (left) (they/them), junior anthropology major, and Nicole Mallinverni (right) (any pronouns), senior psychology major, pose for a picture at the Solidarity Gathering. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

Em Donnelly-Ramos (they/them), Topeka community member, wears a Pride cape and looks on as a Washburn student speaks to the crowd. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

A student holds up a sign that says, “Trans rights are human rights,” at the Solidarity Gathering. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

Emma Morrissey (she/they), one of the organizers of the Solidarity Gathering, holds their sign that reads, “WU loves u!,” while listening to another student speak. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

Megan Dorantes, diversity and inclusion director of Washburn Student Government Association, holds up a poster with the Pride flag painted on it. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

Two attendees at the Solidarity Gathering hold their handmade signs up proudly. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

A student wears a Pride flag as a cape and listens as another student speaks to the crowd at the Solidarity Gathering. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.

Kiwenke Hubbard (they/them), junior anthropology major, stands on the base of Kuehne Bell Tower as they speak in front of hundreds of people at the Solidarity Gathering. The LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gathering took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the East Union Lawn at Washburn University.