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LGBTQ activists protest in support of Ukraine at Stonewall Inn
#LGBTQ #Ukraine #Stonewall pic.twitter.com/rXmvkGxQTM— @DRJessieNYC (@JessieNYC) February 26, 2022Activists gathered at the Stonewall Inn on Saturday, February 26, to stand in solidarity with LGBTQ Ukrainians facing persecution amid the Russian invasion, and in the shadow of a rumored Russian post-occupancy “kill list” that reportedly includes members of the queer community.Advocacy group QUA — LGBTQ Ukrainians in America led the anti-Putin protest, where Ukraine supporters made speeches and held signs including messages like “LGBTQ+ Ukraine we [heart] you” and “Queer people anywhere are responsible for queer people everywhere.”Strong signs of queer solidarity at the #StopPutin #HandsOffUkraine rally organized by @QuaCommunity today at the Stonewall Inn. Thank you to @ebottcher and @bradhoylman for speaking up in support of Ukrainians – we are counting on your support as the refugee crisis comes to NYC.