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John,
Today, we honor the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969, sparked when police violently raided the Stonewall Inn, a haven for LGBTQ+ communities in New York City's Greenwich Village.
This raid ignited powerful resistance and days of fierce protests against police brutality, led predominantly by Black and Brown queer folks.
Pride month exists today because of the courageous defiance, uncompromising demand for liberation, and abolitionist resistance of queer folks.
These days, Pride can feel like an opportunity for corporations to print out some rainbow stickers, make their logo rainbow-colored for a month, and pat themselves on the back. But the revolutionary history of Pride can’t be erased, no matter how much some people try to sanitize it.
There is no Pride without resistance to violent oppression. Black, Brown, and queer communities have consistently led movements for justice, dignity, and freedom, pushing this country forward in the face of fierce opposition. From Stonewall to today's abolitionist movements, our LGBTQ+ family has always been at the forefront, fighting for a world free from police violence, systemic oppression, and state-sanctioned discrimination.
Sadly, that very resistance remains vital today. Lawmakers have introduced over 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills this year alone, targeting our communities with hateful, discriminatory laws. Black LGBTQ+ people are disproportionately impacted by this bigotry.
By celebrating Pride, we recommit ourselves to resistance. We will continue to follow in the footsteps of those who bravely fought at Stonewall and continue the fight for a liberated future.
Together, let's uplift their legacy by dismantling oppressive systems, defunding police, and building communities of care and justice where every Black and queer life can thrive.
Happy Pride; rooted in resistance, carried forward in love.
In fierce solidarity,
Black Lives Matter 🖤
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