The author reflects on their first Pride celebration over 35 years ago and contrasts it with the current landscape for the LGBTQ+ community. Significant progress has been made in terms of visibility and legal protections, yet the author warns against complacency, emphasizing that Pride originally arose from resistance against oppression. The piece highlights the ongoing threats to LGBTQ+ rights, particularly under recent political administrations, underscoring that Pride remains a vital protest against these challenges and a call to action for continued advocacy.
"But in the face of today's political climate- especially under the Trump administration -we're reminded that Pride is not just a celebration; it's a protest."
"Fast-forward to 2025, and it's astonishing how far we've come since the 1990s. Our community has become more inclusive and expansive under the broader LGBTQ+ umbrella, embracing the use of pronouns and greater visibility."
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