Pride gay quotes
Pride Quotes from Notable Queers & Awesome Allies
By Liam P. Mayclem–
“I comprehend that you cannot reside on hope alone, but without it, life is not worth living. And you … gotta offer ’em hope.”
—Harvey Milk
Pride Month in San Francisco is one of my favorite times of the year and there is no place I would rather be for the month than the city by the bay, the place I call home. Seeing Gilbert Baker’s rainbow flag displayed proudly along Market Highway and in store fronts and homes all around us fills me with hope, and yes, pride.
I attended my first Identity festival in 1994 soon after moving to San Francisco. A year later I was riding in a car with my QTV team. We were actually in the parade and I beamed broadly and proudly every inch of the route. I even shed a few tears; it was so moving seeing nothing but bliss and smiles and cheers of acceptance as we made our way up Market Street. It was a magical day. It’s true that every queen loves a parade!
Over the years I have been lucky enough to interview my Queer heroes and allies. I have enjoyed more “pinch me bum” moments than I truly warrant. I do not receive them lightly, and the best part i
75 Inspiring Pride Month Quotes Perfect for Sharing
On August 28, 1971, roughly 100 queer Canadians from Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto came together at Parliament Hill to present a petition to Canada’s government, demanding 10 specific demands for their equal rights and protections. Simultaneously, roughly twenty male lover activists demonstrated at Robson Square on the other complete of the land, Vancouver.
These events were Canada’s First Same-sex attracted Liberation protest and march.
Since 1971, we've seen tremendous progress for LGTBQ2S+ folks. However, the community still fights for equality. Let these promising quotes inspire you to make that adjust and embrace your pride.
Motivational Celebration quotes
1. "Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it's a good place to start." - Jason Collins
2. "When all Americans are treated as same, no matter who they are or whom they adoration, we are all more free." - Barack Obama
3. "It's been a journey and a process of becoming totally out and sort of living that truth and having it be a daily thing. I'm at the indicate now that I want people to know that, and I want to talk about it. We'r
70+ Powerful Pride Month Quotes
In this post, you’ll find 70+ Self-acceptance Month quotes for 2025! Event Month happens each year during the month of June. By honoring Pride Month, your business will send an important letter about its values to employees and the community.
This year, as part of your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, contribute the Pride quotes below on your company’s social media channels or in your e-newsletter. You can inspire and enlighten your audiences while also starting an important dialogue. Sharing these Self-acceptance quotes will also help Homosexual clients, employees, and stakeholders sense seen and welcomed.
As you distribute these Pride quotes, remember to also take meaningful action to support the LGBTQ+ community. Reflect on planning a volunteer day, supporting a nonprofit serving the Diverse community, or advocating for legislative change. After all, actions address louder than words. Sharing words of wisdom is just one part of a meaningful Lgbtq+ fest campaign!
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Lgbt Pride Month Quotes
“my blood runs pink
(for my sexuality that is mine to embrace, not yours to strike
with lightning bolts of change)
and red
(for the life i will continue to dwell, the life you cannot take
away from me)
and orange
(for my siblings who restore me with their love and
understanding, helping me piece myself back together after you tried
to fracture me)
and yellow
(for the sunlight from within that still manages to shine in
these dark times)
and green
(for existing in the natural, physical nature when all you want
is my disappearance)
and blue
(for the serenity we bring amidst the disturbances we face)
and purple
(for my spirit, which won’t be broken)
(it can never be broken and you will never break us)”
― Courtney Carola, Have Some Pride: A Collection of LGBTQ+ Inspired Poetry
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