LGBTQ+ pride parades filled streets in some of the country’s largest cities in annual events that have become part party, part protest.
June 25, 2023, 6:27 PM UTCNEW YORK — Celebrations mingled with displays of resistance Sunday as
“I’m just, like, scared for my future and for my trans siblings. I’m frightened of how this country has looked at human rights, basic human rights,” she said. “It’s crazy.”Entertainers and activists, drag performers and transgender advocates are among the parade grand marshals embracing a unity message as new laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community take effect in several U.S. states.
Annual observations have spread to other cities and grown to welcome bisexual, transgender and queer people, as well as other groups. “Ten years ago, when my son asked to go to Motor City Pride, there was nothing for the trans community,” said Keith, founder and executive director of Stand with Trans, a group formed to support and empower young transgender people and their families.One of the grand marshals of New York City’s parade is nonbinary activist AC Dumlao, chief of staff for Athlete Ally, a group that advocates on behalf of LGBTQ+ athletes.
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