To my dearest San Franciscans and New Yorkers:
HAPPY PRIDE!!
In these most important times for the LGBT community it is of utmost important that we all, whether gay or not, show our support for this community. We are in the midst of a human rights struggle to make sure that all humans regardless of sexual preference have the same rights and access to the institutions that the rest of us enjoy. This is the reason why gay pride week is so important. It is calling attention to the disenfranchised. It is a reminder to all that there is still work to be done especially now when bills, that would allow justice for all, are being proposed in congress.
While it's history is rooted in protest, (the 1970's protest march against violence towards the gay community in New York) the tone of the march has changed and it turned into a parade that is not just a call to action for gay rights, it's a celebration. We celebrate love, unity, and a communities' fight to be represented in our world.
Update: 5 minutes after I posted this New York's State Senate passed the gay marriage bill (32-29 votes)! Congratulations New Yorkers - there's a lot to celebrate this weekend.
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