‘Pride is protest’ – the power of the people’s voice is better in the midst of politics and pandemics
Losing Pride Parade wasn’t an option for Emily. Although she has participated in numerous parades as a lesbian in the past, recent political attacks on the queer community have instilled a different sentiment for Sunday’s parade. “People think it’s time to go wild,” Emily said. “But our rights are in danger as we speak.” Then the 19-year-old donned her rainbow striped T-shirt and, friends in tow, came to San Francisco’s annual LGBTQ Pride Parade determined to counter “the [negative] way Republicans paint us.” How? Celebrating. “Queer joy is really radical right now,” he said. On Sunday, the city’s 52nd annualRead News