NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest
- Cities like New York and San Francisco held LGBTQ+ Pride events on Sunday, blending celebration and protest under themes like 'Rise Up: Pride in Protest.'
- The events commemorated the 1969 Stonewall riots triggered by a police raid and followed decades of activism amid recent political attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.
- San Francisco featured a large march down Market Street with concert stages, political signage including 'Fuck Trump,' and diminished corporate sponsorship from firms like Comcast.
- Studies show LGBTQ+ youth with adult acceptance have significantly lower suicide attempts, highlighting the protective effects of supportive communities and affirming environments.
- Despite challenges, Pride events continue worldwide to honor history, promote mental health advocacy, and resist ongoing efforts to roll back LGBTQ+ rights under current political climates.
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Queer as Fungi: What Mushrooms Can Teach Us About Resistance and Community
Pride month was established in June to acknowledge a pivotal event in queer American history — the Stonewall Uprising. On June 28, 1969, a popular gay bar in New York City was targeted by a police raid, as it had been countless times before. But on this occasion, the patrons fought back. The story is common knowledge to most queer people in the U.S., but some details bear retelling. Source
Marchers cap Pride Month with celebration and protest
At Pride parades from New York City to Budapest over the weekend, communities around the world celebrated and also demonstrated for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion during the last days of Pride Month. In addition to waving rainbow flags, many held protest signs, amid increasing political attacks in the U.S. by Republicans and President Trump’s administration.“Our joy is our resistance,” read one sign held by a reveler wearing samba feathers at New Y…
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