June 29, 2024. NYC's 32nd Annual Dyke March on Fifth Avenue. They declared it was not a Parade but a PROTEST.
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A protest march against GENOCIDE. It was pro-"falafelstin"- anti-Israel- which got some critical press the day before, causing them to release these statements (open pictures in new tab to enlarge for reading)
As they gathered on the west side of Bryant Park, I saw some in costumes, many in the parade genocide t-shirt (palestine is listed on it) and some dedicated to freeing the boob. (Part 2 Flickr Slide Show follows)
However, as they began to line up, the pre-march chants ( FREE FREE Palestine) added to the anti-Israel spirit ..
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After a drunk pushed his way west on 42nd St (making the ladies a bit nervous) the Dyke Parade pulled itself together ... and headed for 5th avenue.
Their parade banner left NO DOUBT- again- that their march was in support of "falafelstin", NOT Israel.
The steps of the Fifth Ave Library were JAMMED with people (and occasional signs) .
It made for a good photo-op and once the parade began, they joined the march. (Flickr slideshow Part 1 next)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pamelahall/albums/72177720318703704/
As they marched down Fifth Ave, the parade's stance against Israel was obvious with signs like these supporting BDS. (Boycott, Divest, Sanction
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What I saw on a few of their t-shirts and signs were declarations of support for lesbians, dykes, trans-jews , trans children ... or just plain trans.... butches and faggots.
The mastectomy scars of the trans parade-goers were proudly displayed by many [some with tape some without, some just scars] There is so much more in both slide shows.
"TRANS KIDS are Precious...."
And support for "falafelstin" from a Jewish TransMasc DYKE...
The drum corps is a favorite of mine. I enjoy the choreography as well; a definite crowd-pleaser.
.I have a personal dislike for the so-called 'lawyers' in the green hats and their little note pads.
And the 'children' who hold hands like pre-schoolers, stopping traffic at all the cross-town intersections .
"Do the police appreciate their claim they must protect themselves from the police?"
I find that banner annoying cause these cops are so laid-back.
So many cop issues: "Gay Cops Are Traitors"
Stayed with the parade only to about 37th street. I'd seen the whole march and had no need to go to Washington Square. Dykes yearning for the FALL OF EMPIRE? Enough already.
Once down town, the Washington Square fountain was very much enjoyed by the dykes-on-parade;it was VERY HOT.
FREEDOM NEWS TV from Washington Square:
.Crackhead Barney was quiet until she hit Wash Sq where I understand she did her usual obnoxiously-mental rolling-on-the-ground.
An addendum re some of the signs whose topics I was not familiar with, but seemed important enough to be part of the protests. (My apologies if I'm the only one who didn't kn0w what they were)
The New York WAR Crimes newspaper is from Dyke Parade [This link goes to the parade issue where a pdf can be downloaded: https://newyorkwarcrimes.com/print-issue-vol-ii-no-11] It is quite a read, full of delusion.
Writers Against the War on Gaza (WAWOG)[https://newyorkwarcrimes.com/] "Refusing manipulation of queerness and standing for the liberation of all people "
Artsakh, officially the Republic of Artsakh or the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, was a breakaway state in the South Caucasus whose territory was internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan.
The Republic of Artsakh is not recognized by any United Nations member state (including Armenia),
SUMUD: The ultimate symbol associated with the concept of sumud and the Palestinian sense of rootedness in the land is the olive tree, ubiquitous throughout Palestine.
Sumud is an Arabic word meaning “steadfastness.” Sumud is also the ELCA Churches response to occupation and injustice in Palestine and Israel.
Dog Dykes is a collaborative zine & photo-essay that aims to queer the history of man’s best friend.
What Does 'Frociaggine' Mean? It’s a substantive deriving from “Frocio” an insulting epithet for “Faggots” used by Pope Francis twice ( in a private meeting)
He said that seminaries, or priesthood colleges, are already too full of "frociaggine." The term roughly translates to "faggotness."(Pope Francis Apologized for Comment)
But GOD is still on the table...now he's a Trans-woman.
Pinkwashing, "also known as rainbow-washing.
tI is the strategy of deploying messages that are superficially sympathetic towards the LGBTQ community for ends having little or nothing to do with LGBTQ equality or inclusion,including LGBT marketing." (wiki)
It is the strategy of deploying messages that are superficially sympathetic towards the LGBTQ community for ends having little or nothing to do with LGBTQ equality or inclusion,including LGBT marketing." (wiki)
In conclusion, the Flickr slideshows have even more of the very political yet HAPPY parade. So many signs and t-shirts and bare chests to share)
[Where indicated, pictures and videos property of Pamela Hall-VSB]
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