Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has issued an official proclamation designating March 31, 2024 as Transgender Day of Visibility. This day is meant to honor the accomplishments and positive impact of the transgender community, not only in New York but across the entire country.
“Today we celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility by acknowledging the contributions that members of the transgender community have made in New York State and across the country,” Hochul said in a statement. “I am proud of the strength transgender New Yorkers display every day and want to make one thing clear: you are always welcome in New York. You are loved.”
NEW: New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered that New York landmarks be lit up in transgender flag colors on Easter Sunday.
Hochul issued a proclamation declaring March 31, 2024 Transgender Day of Visibility.
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“The International Transgender Day of Visibility is a celebration of gender diversity and authenticity that asks each of us to see past the gender binary,” the proclamation stated. “In doing so, New York State continues to set an example to our nation and the world, that we embrace all people and all communities as a state where transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals are not just accepted, but seen and valued.”
Hochul revealed that a number of renowned landmarks in New York State will be lit up in the colors of the transgender flag – pale pink, white, and light blue. Some of the landmarks that will be illuminated in these shades include One World Trade Center, Kosciuszko Bridge, and Empire State Plaza. Additionally, the lineup encompasses the State Fairgrounds, Niagara Falls, and the Lake Placid Olympic Center, among various others.
