‘We must have solidarity if we are to succeed.’ No doubt though that the pride parade had become a march of corporate floats.” persons in management/exec positions, which would be more indicative of a corporation’s embrace of pride’s activist spirit by promoting inclusivity and leveraging diversity as a strategic strength.
“The focus should be on the inclusion of L.G.B.T. I believe that Pride Month should not be just about celebrating the gains we’ve made, but about ensuring a future for the queer and transgender youth experiencing hatred and discrimination today.” “Folks don’t realize that for many of us living in the South, pride is an ongoing battle rather than a victory lap. ‘The movement itself is every day of the year.’ Here’s a selection of readers’ responses, which we’ll continue to update throughout Pride Month. And others talked about the need for solidarity in the face of continuing battles. Many lamented what they see as the encroachment of corporations into pride events. Some people talked about the challenges still facing the L.G.B.T.Q. We heard from hundreds of readers around the country, many with their own stories of pride going back as far as the Stonewall riots of nearly 50 years ago. community celebrate Pride Month and reflect on the milestones of the rights movement, we asked readers what pride means to them and what should come next.