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Solidarity

Marchers used speeches, t-shirts, buttons, and signs to show that their fight was connected to other human rights movements. They demanded respect and dignity for everyone and called for universal healthcare (healthcare for all people).
Solidarity

Date: Jul 25, 1993

Image Description: A bright yellow sign hanging on the back of the wheelchair reads “DIGNITY AND JUSTICE NOW! DIDM” in bold black letters. The individual holds a large blue, purple, and white umbrella to shade themselves from the sun. A large yellow sign hanging from the back handles reads “HEALTH CARE FOR ALL! DIDM” in black handwriting. The person is wearing a white wide-brimmed hat decorated with a bright pink ribbon and feather.

Solidarity

Date: Jul 25, 1993

Image Description: A person wearing a green baseball cap is seen from behind in a wheelchair decorated with dozens of colorful advocacy and political buttons, including ones for the ADA and Pope John Paul II. Small American flags tuck into the backrest, and pedestrians walk past on the city street ahead.