Eat Your Colors - June / July 2024

Heritage of Pride works toward a future without discrimination where all people have equal rights under the law. We do this by producing LGBTQIA+ Pride events that inspire, educate, commemorate and celebrate our diverse community.

REFLECT EMPOWER UNITE

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During these challenging and politically charged times, Pride as we know it is in jeopardy. Corporations are becoming reluctant to publicly support pride out of fear of political retaliation, and your grassroots donations are vital now more than ever. Please give what you can - no donation is too small!

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Heritage of Pride, Inc. has done a spectacular job, not only this year, but for the past 40 years as well. Proudly serving our communities, is not easy- but they get the job done… and done well.

This is my third year doing press with Heritage of Pride, Inc. and it has brought me so much joy and pride. Although my main goal is to spread awareness, report on changes (and changes needed), give my support and bring all of you loyal Readers great stories, images and news- I just feel a sense of responsibility to show and showcase their great work too.

Heritage of Pride, Inc. serves our communities well. They bring us resources, information and sense of hope to our LGBTQIA+ Communities. The Press Room (this year at the beautiful Fifth Avenue Hotel) was full of vibrant energy (and Pride) as we were introduced to our 7 Grand MarshalsBaddie Brooks, Raquel Willis, Michelle Visage, Miss Major, Dashawn Usher, Eshe Ukweli and Robin Drake.

Each Grand Marshal spoke from their hearts as they shared their stories. Their united message was that we still need to act (rally, fight, vote, stand, organize, etc.,) especially during this current political climate. But we also need to continue being positive forces for our impressionable Youth. The NYC Pride theme- Reflect, Embrace, Unite really does capture the spirit of this year’s Pride March, Festival and Events.

Here’s what Heritage of Pride had to say about this year’s Pride Theme.

“The theme was selected to highlight the importance of the NYC Pride March as the intersection for Queer liberation and joy. Drawing upon the activist history that ignited the movement for LGBTQIA+ rights, the theme encourages individuals, advocates, community leaders and allies to reflect on the challenges they have overcome together and empowers them to take action in shaping our collective future. At a time of division in our country and the world, this year’s theme calls for unity within and throughout the LGBTQIA+ community and is a call to action for ALL allies, especially those in government and the private sector, to demonstrate their alliance with the community-at-large at this critical time in our nation's history.”