As today is the day before all of the Pride Finale event for NYC, I want to do my pride address early. At work the other day I had to "educate" something on a few things because they made some comments that were not very well thought out.
Before you speak on an events validity to the populace, know its history. Regardless of what you feel like it is now, Pride started as a beacon of hope for those who hid out of fear, shame, and oppression. The parade was (and for the most part still is) an act of solidarity between the entire "rainbow spectrum" that is the LGBTQ Community. The parties STARTED as fundraiser to help provide for our community when no one else would. Before you speak and say "Pride is just an overpriced party for people to have an excuse to run around and drink and hook up", REMEMBER was it not for those befor use having PRIDE, we could all be still hiding in fear shame and oppression because no one was willing to stand up for us.
No this is an issue I don't normally address, but given my profession I must make this clear:
This is dedicated to Louie Garay Roze Black Chris Harris Derrick Briggs and all the other legions of nightlife and event professionals that make all these Pride Events around the world happen.
STOP complaining about paying a cover or how much the cover is for PRIDE! Good entertainment, decor, auxiliary staff, and security are not cheap. Given that we have come so far many people don't go to PRIDE to be proud, they go for the fun, frolicking, and parties. No judgements, but was it not for these people putting I MONTHS of work, putting out tons of MONEY, you would the the first one complaining that "This event is boring" or "That party was boring". So speaking from the business side of thing......The good fun stuff cost money! So please know this before you try to go out and complain to someone who looks fabulous, has had no sleep for the past week, and is trying to give you a great function, because you could always stay home.
This been my annual PRIDE Address:
Everyone be safe and HAPPY PRIDE NYC
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