Globe's Pride and Solidarity March a Huge Success
On June 20, Globe -- the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights project at Make the Road New York -- hosted the fourth annual Bushwick Pride and Solidarity March. Each year, dozens of concerned community members march across Bushwick, Brooklyn to assert LGBT visibility and to recruit new allies in the fight against homophobia and transphobia in our neighborhoods.

Despite the rain, nearly 150 residents of all ages and orientations turned out for a two-hour march down Bushwick’s most populous streets. Marchers carried signs reading, “Latinos and African Americans for Same-Sex Marriage,” and “Someone You Know is Gay,” and chanted “Bushwick is a Hate-Free Zone!” Participants were joined by New York City Council Members John Liu and Diana Reyna, and many other LGBT rights groups. The event finished with a barbecue and performances by Globe members, showcasing a great display of community solidarity and talent.