LGBTQ+ revelers and allies are partying coast to coast for the premiere weekend of Pride Month
A person holds a fan that reads"Equality" during the 31st annual San Francisco Dyke March on Saturday, June 24, 2023. NEW YORK — — Celebrations mingled with displays of resistance Sunday as LGBTQ+ pride parades filled streets in some of the country's largest cities in annual events that have become part party, part protest.
“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.
Lawmakers in 20 states have moved to ban gender-affirming care for children, and at least seven more are considering doing the same, adding increased urgency for the transgender community, its advocates say.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Party and protest mix as LGBTQ+ pride parades kick off from New York to San FranciscoSome of the world’s biggest celebrations of LGBTQ+ pride are set to kick off Sunday
Read more »
Party and protest mix as LGBTQ+ pride parades kick off from New York to San FranciscoThousands are expected to march in New York, San Francisco and other North American cities in parades that will be part party, part protest.
Read more »
Pride Month wraps up in New York City this weekend with 53rd Annual Pride MarchNew York City is getting ready for a big weekend of events celebrating Pride Month. On Sunday, the streets are expected to be packed for the annual Pride march, but there are a host of other events happening around town. DaveCarlinTV reports.
Read more »
Tight security for Pride in the Park as LGBTQ+ Pride weekend beginsAt the entrance, every bag was checked, and every ticketholder was scanned.
Read more »
Houston families celebrate pride, the LGBTQ+ community at Levy Park for Families With Pride eventHouston families came together Saturday to celebrate Pride and the LGBTQ+ community at...
Read more »