Hundreds of protesters blocked traffic for several hours at Forbes Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard on the University of Pittsburgh’s Oakland campus Monday evening to protest a series of speakers invited to campus who activists say tout dangerous anti-transgender rhetoric.

At the time of the demonstration, the conservative student organization Turning Point USA was hosting an event featuring former college swimmer Riley Gaines, who advocates against the inclusion of transgender women in women’s sports.

Protesters hold signs and listen to a speaker at the start of the rally in Schenley Plaza.
Demonstrators march into the street to block traffic.
Protesters circle at the intersection.
Marchers chant and hold signs.
Activist Piper Garloch addresses the crowd.
Hundreds of demonstrators circle the intersection in front of the Cathedral of Learning.
Attendees listen as transgender activists share their experiences.
A protester holds up a megaphone for another attendee to lead a chant.
Protesters hold up signs and return call and response chants.
Demonstrators shield themselves from the rain under ponchos as they listen to a speaker.
Attendees cheer in response to a speaker.
Alexandra Wimley

Alexandra is a photographer at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, but she's currently on strike.

Alexandra Wimley

Alexandra is a photographer at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, but she's currently on strike.