Independence Day and World Pride coincided on the same week. When I thought about it I see some similarities in both events.
One, people were fighting for their independence. People fled Europe so they could be free to choose how they wanted to live. In 1969 trans, drag queens, and street people led the charge for the freedom to choose how they wanted to live. The Stonewall Riot was a turning point for TGLBQI people.
Much has improved however more needs to be done. We remember those men and women who wanted to make life better fior all. I agree that George Washington was the father of our nation. Marsha P. Johnson was the mother of the fight for gay liberation.
It has been a week to celebrate, to reflect on far we have come. It also cause us to pause and see what more needs to be done.
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