Lena Dunham Makes Rare Public Appearance at Trans Day of Visibility Rally In DC

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Lena Dunham stepped out to protest at the Trans Day of Visibility rally held on the National Mall on Monday (March 31) in Washington, DC.

The 38-year-old writer and actress took to the stage to speak at the event, organized by Christopher Street Project, which she called a “total pleasure and honor.” “We stood in front of the capital celebrating a community that has meant more to me than Instagram allows characters for,” Lena shared on her Instagram. “It’s a privilege to get a chance to share the love and joy being in family and community with trans people has given, and to hear these politicians, leaders and organizers offer tangible ways to protect our trans loved ones right now.

The crowd and leadership were so inspiring- the youth really will save us, and the elders will show us the way.” She also took to her Good Thing Going Substack to share her full remarks from the event, as well as a list of some of her favorite books by Trans authors. Keep reading to find out more… Check out Lena Dunham‘s full speech from the Trans Day of Visibility rally below… It’s an honor to be here today, to speak to and about a community that has impacted my life so profoundly.

We’ve heard from a range of incredible policy makers who can speak to the ways we can help to protect the civil rights of our trans friends and family.