The pride movement is at its heart one that began with riots and protests.
Since then and for over 50 years LGBTQ people have marched together to protest the need for equal rights and freedoms. It’s a struggle that owes a great deal to the black and brown people who stood in front and alongside us throughout.
Whether on the front line protesting or sharing messages of support, LGBTQ people stand on the shoulders of giants such as Marsha P Johnson, a black, trans woman and a key figure in the pushback against police brutality at the Stonewall riots.
At Outvertising our supportive and loud community is made up of a diverse mix of people who represent different ages, genders, sexualities, disabilities and ethnicities. While we cannot all fully understand what the BAME community is feeling and experiencing we can show support.
That is why we stand in solidarity with those around the world defending their personal rights and safety today.
It should go without saying, #BlackLivesMatter