Pride started with Stonewall, which was a riot against the police by poor trans WOC.
Because of this, Pride is inherently political.
This is also a big part of the reason people don't want police at Pride (it gets more complicated, but that's a post for another day).
"Why are people half naked at Pride? How is that political?" Pride is a
lot of things to a lot of people. One of those is a celebration of
resilience. People have and continue to try to kill us, and failed.
We're still here. Sometimes celebrating life involves having a picnic
with loved ones. Sometimes it involves standing on a float in a rainbow
g-string throwing condoms and glitter out to a crowd.
People who are not cis gay/cis lesbians belong at Pride. Anyone under the queer umbrella belongs there. That includes aro/ace folks, that includes heterosexual trans folks, that includes bi/pan/any other sexuality and gender that is not hetero/cis.
If you are cis het and want to go to Pride, remember that it Isn't About You. That's a good thing! It means no one has been trying to murder or systematically deprive you for your sexuality or gender! Go, enjoy, support your queer friends! Resist the urge to center it on yourself.
If you are cis/het and go to Pride a good way to be supportive is putting yourself between bigots and the people they would harass. Look into by-standard intervention. Film cops that are giving people a hard time (DOUBLY SO IF THEY ARE A POC).
A lot of people set up shop at Pride events, try to support queer artists/shops with your money rather than hetero "allies" and corporations.
Remember to be safe, have fun, and punch nazis!
People who are not cis gay/cis lesbians belong at Pride. Anyone under the queer umbrella belongs there. That includes aro/ace folks, that includes heterosexual trans folks, that includes bi/pan/any other sexuality and gender that is not hetero/cis.
If you are cis het and want to go to Pride, remember that it Isn't About You. That's a good thing! It means no one has been trying to murder or systematically deprive you for your sexuality or gender! Go, enjoy, support your queer friends! Resist the urge to center it on yourself.
If you are cis/het and go to Pride a good way to be supportive is putting yourself between bigots and the people they would harass. Look into by-standard intervention. Film cops that are giving people a hard time (DOUBLY SO IF THEY ARE A POC).
A lot of people set up shop at Pride events, try to support queer artists/shops with your money rather than hetero "allies" and corporations.
Remember to be safe, have fun, and punch nazis!
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