An attendee listens to speakers voice their support for gay pride and black lives matter movements in New York City, New York, US, June 25, 2020. — Reuters pic
The response, they said, has been overwhelmingly positive. “Family and friends and co-workers have all been supportive,” said Diana, 33. Millions of people from every corner of the world are expected to tune in today to Global Pride, a 24-hour virtual broadcast that organizers say could become the largest LGBTQ event ever.
“Inspired by the historic, Black-led protest movement that has taken to the streets here in NYC and across the world, Reclaim Pride supports demands for immediate defunding, disarming, and dismantling of police forces,” the organisation’s Francesca Barjon said in a statement. “I think we all should take pride in who we are, regardless of our skin color, but it just makes me feel prouder,” he said. “Now I feel more empowered to stand my ground.”