Birmingham, Alabama celebrates its Pride event for two weeks each year, transforming Seventh Avenue into a vibrant spectacle. Central Alabama Pride has played a crucial role in supporting and connecting the LGBTQ+ community for nearly 50 years. Recently awarded The Advocate's Communities of Pride Award, the organization’s president, Josh Coleman, emphasized the importance of this recognition amidst ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly in the South. Coleman highlighted how Pride represents both a celebration of identity and a fight for visibility and safety for all individuals in the community.
"I'm beyond honored to receive The Advocate's Communities of Pride Award. In a time when LGBTQ+ people - especially in the South - are under attack, this recognition means everything to us."
"Getting to share this moment on The Kelly Clarkson Show was so surreal, but it also shows just how far we've come. Pride in Central Alabama isn't just a celebration, it really is a fight to be seen, to be safe, and to belong."
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