PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gay rights activists gathered in front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia on the Fourth of July to mark the progress of their movement and pay tribute to those who launched it a half-century ago — but also made it clear that the fight for equality was far from over.

“In too many communities, you can still get married on Sunday and then fired on Monday . Marriage equality was a critical milestone but not the final destination,” said activist Aisha Moodie-Mills. Aisha’s speech at the LGBT 50th Anniversary celebration yesterday in Philadelphia

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