Jacob Hall shows his support of the LGBTQ+ community, while chanting the protests to support the anti-'Don't Say Gay' Bill event.

High schooler, Miles Como protests the rights of LGBTQ youth.

A citizen walking downtown decided to grab a sign and join in with the chants by himself.

Protest organizer Lucy Mayfield chants as she is being live-streamed during the protest.

Springfield citizens of all genders, ages, and sizes gather and hold up signs in the middle of Park Central Square.

A protester holds up her sign, rebelling against the 'Don't Say Gay' Bill.

An organizer teaches the protesters the chants that were taking place.

Organizer Tonya Claiborne (middle) hugs fellow queer protesters.

Organizer Tonya Claiborne gives a speech about transgender students and the dangers of Senate Bill 134.

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