A person holds a sign with the transgender flag in front of the State House. (Brianna Silva/ File Photo)

Local representatives and children stand on the steps of the State House holding trans flags and signs to support trans youth.

A child holding a trans flag and sign supporting trans youth looks out into the crowd.

A speaker steps up to the podium to address the crowd.

Lawmakers stand in solidarity with trans youth by holding flags and signs from the MA Commission on LGBTQ Youth.

Alia Cusolito, a high school sophomore from Southeastern Massachusetts, spoke at the event as a member of Queer Youth Assemble.

A young person holds a sign and trans flag on the steps of the State House.

Lawmakers stand in support of trans and LGBTQ youth.

Executive Director of MA Trans Political Coalition Tre’andre Valentine came to support the event.

A person waves a pride flag in support of trans youth.

Cas Martin, a student from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, looks up at one of the speakers.