LGBTQ Pride: Celebrating the gains while we keep on fighting for full liberation Sponsored by oppagenda
For the LGBTQ+ community across the United States, every year, the month of June feels like a timeless moment to celebrate the gains made by and for LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance. While for some that means taking to the streets, for others it’s about quietly and confidently displaying a rainbow flag or wearing a pride t-shirt.
And while this month of June makes Pride seem so timeless, there is still so much in the balance and so much more to do. I remember in the 1990s how important visibility was toward cultural affirmation. It felt different then. After all, look how far we’ve come since that time! That’s why it’s important to keep celebrating - with unvarnished pride toward what’s possible - the progress while at the same time keep on keeping it on toward full liberation.
uality and the cultural and statutory affirmation of our relationships. Seven years ago, in 2015, marriage equality became the law But as important a break-through that puzzle piece represented, and even with the affirmation of my own marriage, I know that there are still missing pieces to achieve full equality and liberation and we must keep hope and pride alive. It’s full protection under the law from non discrimination in the work place. Or the certainty that trans folks are safe in their homes and on the streets. We must continue to strive for these and other aspirations just as we did for marriage equality.
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