Gallery: Solidarity Gathering takes over the East Union Lawn

  • 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.

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