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Trans YOUniting marches during a protest through downtown on Thu., Oct. 8, 2020
"Marching season is almost over," said one of the organizers at Thursday's action. But what happens when the weather turns, the election is over, the pandemic continues, and people are still fighting for equality in Pittsburgh? I certainly do not have those answers, but I'm hoping that they exist. Some of these organizers at the grassroots level have shown incredible leadership and certainly deserve a seat at any table to bring diversity and educate others on how to be inclusive of so many who are often marginalized.
Having covered around fifty protests since continuous Black Lives Matter protests began in May, I've listened and realized how Pittsburgh isn't the same city for everyone in so many ways. Just because time passes, energy is depleted, and other stories take over the headlines, that doesn't mean that these issues are any less relevant.
Having covered around fifty protests since continuous Black Lives Matter protests began in May, I've listened and realized how Pittsburgh isn't the same city for everyone in so many ways. Just because time passes, energy is depleted, and other stories take over the headlines, that doesn't mean that these issues are any less relevant.