Phoenix gay pride parade 2021
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That moment was full of healing and hope.
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I showed him Stephanie’s sign and he said, “Can you take a photo of me with the sign?” Stephanie jumped in the photo and put her arm around him as I snapped the picture. He didn’t know a group like ours even existed. For those people, to be able to come to Pride and have just two days out of the year when they can be themselves in a safe space and really enjoy their own identity, that’s a big deal beyond the celebration, he said. I’m Here to Keep them Safe.”Īt the end of the parade, a young man chased down our group and choked back tears as he told us he was raised Mormon. Parade floats, live performances, a dance pavilion and an exhibitor marketplace will be featured, Helfgot said, but Phoenix Pride is more than just the festivities. My favorite sign was made by my friend Stephanie, who helped organized the event. How many are there in our young men’s and young women’s organizations? So many people don’t think abo ut the gay members of our wards and branches. We are giving the gay community hope that even conservative Christians can embrace gay rights and giving the LDS members hope of a future of understanding and love for the gay community within our walls. But on the other hand, by surprising everyone on the parade route (some were very surprised) that Mormons could love and support them despite what seems to be vast social differences, we were giving everyone hope. I could see her point, I mean we weren’t an official LDS endorsement sandwiched between the roller derby girls and the Chipotle guy riding the bucking burrito. In fact, one of my friends confided that she didn’t think that the Mormon church should get the credit for the support o ur group was giving through the Pride Parade. I’m well aware that many M ormons don’t favor marriage equality. I want to make sure that she knows I support her and want her to have the right to marry whomever she chooses. In addition to friends and acquaintances, I have a sister who is bisexual. But, even though I’m not gay, I am invested in the fight for gay rights. It felt good to be speaking up for something that I care about, like feminism, but am not directly affected by.
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The signs, banners, and rainbows made me so proud to be a Mormon and supporter of gay rights. Thanks to all of the people who organized the Mormons for Marriage Equality, we had a great turnout. Although I was pretty much along for the ride, I was thrilled to march with my two sons holding signs we made that said, “LDS Heart LBGT” or “Scouts for Equality” (I wore my cub scout mom shirt) and “Mormons for Marriage Equality.” Saturday was the Phoenix Gay Pride parade.