The Pride Celebrations of the LGBTQ+ communities all around the world are happy and joyous, in part - but they are also rallies for justice and continuations of the fight for equality. Along the way there have been many heroes. In this blog, I write about making a difference, and while there have been numerous leaders over the years, a number of whom I will write about here, not all of the lgbtq heroes identify as LGBTQ+. There are numerous non-gay allies who have made an incredible difference.
These days we know more and more names because folks are less fearful of the gay, bisexual, or transgender label. Many celebrities are coming out, and that in itself makes a difference, with more visibility. More people are coming out to family and friends too. Think for a moment. How many people do you know who are part of the LGBTQ+ community?
The heroes? Well, there are certainly too many to write about in just one short blog post, but they include Cleve Jones, Phyllis Lyon, Del Martin, Harvey Milk, Brooklyn Owen, Gavin Newsom, Cecilia Chung, Ken Jones, Dustin Lance Black, Barbara Gittings, Neil Giuliano, Gilbert Baker, and Vic Basile. Also Troy Perry, Bayard Rustin, Adam Bouska, José Sarria, Chaz Bono, Felicia Elizondo, Blake Brockington, Ryan Cassata, Dan Savage, and Tamara Ching. The list can go on and on, and hopefully more and more folks will come forward and fight for what is right - equality for all. I said some of that rarlier in the month.
Please do feel free to share your LGBTQ+ Pride stories. What is the most moving experience you have ever had. Who are your heroes?
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