Gallery: Trans Pride and Dyke March celebrate community, raise visibility

Trans Pride and the Dyke March, which was part of the Pride celebrations on Capitol Hill, celebrated community and raised visibility for ongoing activism over the weekend.

Trans Pride, in its sixth year, supports the Seattle-area trans and gender non-conforming community. The event was a celebration, but also brought focus on continuing issues including the need for improved healthcare, calling for protections for transgender people who are navigating the immigration system and other causes.

The annual Dyke March took place on Saturday. The march, in its 25th year, celebrates queer women and has been one of the most enduring pride events on Capitol Hill.

Trans Pride 2018

Dyke March 2018

Naomi Ishisaka

Naomi Ishisaka is a Seattle-based freelance journalist and photographer who specializes in covering racial and social justice. For eight years she served as the Editor in Chief of ColorsNW Magazine. Prior to that, she worked at a number of Puget Sound newspapers, including the Seattle Times and the News Tribune. www.naomiishisaka.com

Ann Lowe

A native Washingtonian, Ann fell in love with the power of storytelling when they were only 13 years old. This passion led them to receive a dual major in Literature and Theatre Stage Management from Western Washington University. To combine this training with more than a decade of nonprofit involvement, Ann is currently expanding their education through the Master in Nonprofit Leadership program at Seattle University. In their spare time, Ann enjoys being a foodie with their partner, exploring Seattle via running and bicycling and volunteering with the Low Income Housing Institute as a tiny house builder.