(June 14, 2021) Like so many other adjustments we’ve had to make for the coronavirus, the lack of widespread gay pride celebrations will be missed this year. In its place we feature the photos below, taken at prior pride parades around the world. A few years ago, George Clooney said, ““At some point in our lifetime, gay marriage won’t be an issue, and everyone who stood against this civil right will look as outdated as George Wallace standing on the school steps keeping James Hood from entering the University of Alabama because he was black.” We have made some progress as gay marriage and gay rights are woven into the fabric of society. We celebrate this and the activism that brought us to this day. At the same time, we re-double our efforts to work towards justice for all people, and say a special prayer for our black trans friends who are facing so much from so many. We will press on.
Feature Photo
I’m beautiful in my way
‘Cause God makes no mistakes
I’m on the right track, baby I was born this way
(Lady Gaga)
Photo: Levi Saunders
“We can’t let hate go by. We have to speak up anytime there is intolerance or discrimination.” (Prime Minister Justin Trudeau)
Photo Toni Reed
“This world would be a whole lot better if we just made an effort to be less horrible to one another.” (Elliot Page)
Photo Brian Kyed
“Somebody, your father or mine, should have told us that not many people have ever died of love. But multitudes have perished, and are perishing every hour–and in the oddest places!–for the lack of it.” (James Baldwin)
Photo Margaux Bellott
“The single best thing about coming out of the closet is that nobody can insult you by telling you what you’ve just told them.” (Rachel Maddow)
Photo Shaojie BIm
“I think being gay is a blessing, and it’s something I am thankful for every single day.” (Anderson Cooper)
Photo: Brian Kyed
“Embrace what makes you unique, even if it makes others uncomfortable. I feel myself becoming the fearless person I have dreamt of being.” Janelle Monae
Photo Martin Woortman
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