
John, Washington D.C., like countless other cities, saw peaceful protests and riots this weekend. While people around the world stood against police brutality and proclaimed at the top of their lungs that Black Lives Matter, the President of the United States hid in a bunker and turned off the lights of the White House, firing off tweets instead of speaking to Americans. It might feel odd, at a time when America is reeling and bleeding from another violent assault on Black lives, to contemplate celebrating Pride Month. It may seem there is so little to celebrate and so much to grieve. But remember that the first Pride was a riot. The modern LGBTQ civil rights movement was born when Black and Brown trans women had enough. Enough of the police raids and abuse, enough of homophobic and transphobic leaders who had no desire to protect their constituents. Days of justified anger boiling over against a system that devalued and erased LGBTQ lives is the origin of Pride. We see the same anger right now from Black Americans – including LGBTQ Black Americans -- and their allies. Just as it was then, their fight is our fight, their cause is our cause. We're proud to stand with over 100 LGBTQ organizations and unite to combat racial violence and publicly reaffirm our commitment to equality in all its forms. This month, take the time to celebrate Pride. To remember and thank Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera and others for launching our movement. To take action in their honor and stand against racism and bigotry. Our community is vast and diverse, and when we work together, we are unstoppable. This alone is cause to celebrate. Stay safe. We'll be in touch soon. LGBTQ Victory Fund
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