Pride Month celebrations peaked with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on Sunday. It is the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, which accelerated and transformed the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Pride events often mix celebration and calls to action, reflecting the political winds and cultural climate around LGBTQ+ rights. This month’s parades and festivals around the U.S. have unfolded as President Donald Trump works to roll back transgender rights and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The organizers of the New York Pride march say it is vital that LGBTQ+ people have a place to march and make their presence clear.
