Local leaders say they're finding ways to celebrate Pride in a time of anti-LGBTQ legislation in parts of the country. On Wednesday, the City Council's LGBTQ+ Caucus announced a major policy plan. NatDuddridgeTV reports.
They continue to inspire activism and now a new LGBTQ policy has been named in their honor -- the Marsha and Sylvia Plan.
"We have experienced immense amount of protests, threats and intentionally directed hate. This behavior is not to be normalized," Drag Story Hour's Alice Morino said.Human Rights Campaign issues first-ever state of emergency declaration for LGBTQ+ Americans "Our mission is to see New York City's older adults in safe, welcoming housing they can afford, with access to health and mental health services," said Paul Nagle, executive director of the Stonewall Community Development Corporation.
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