Dozens gather at rally for Black and transgender rights in Bentonville
Bridge the Gap NWA hosts rally to gain visibility for minority groups. Share Updated: 6:48 PM CDT Apr 3, 2021 Macie Reynolds
Bridge the Gap NWA hosts rally to gain visibility for minority groups. Share Updated: 6:48 PM CDT Apr 3, 2021
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Show Transcript JOINS US LIVE NOW WITH THE RESPONSE BY ACTIVISTS IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS. TODAY HERE ON THE BENTONVILLE SQUARE A RALLY WAS HELD FOR TRANS RIGHTS AND TO SUPPORT OTHER MINORITY GROUPS. THEY SPENT ABOUT THREE HOURS HERE BEFORE WRAPPING UP ABOUT A óóóóóó AGO. THOSE JOINING IN AT THE RALLY TODAY MADE THEIR VOICES HEARD WITH MICROPHONES, SIGNS, AND FLAGS. THE SAFE ACT, A BILL PASSED BY THE ARKANSAS SENATE TO BAN ACCESS TO GENDER AFFIRMING HEALTHCARE FOR MINORS IS A GOVERNOR HUTCHINSON SIGNATURE AWAY FROM BECOMING LAW. AND AT THE END OF MARCH, ARKANSAS WAS THE SECOND STATE TO ENACT A LAW BANNING