Pride Parades

[MacTheWolf (imported)]

As a historian, I did some research on the history of Gay Pride Parades in the United States. They began after the famous police raid on the Stonewall Inn of Saturday Saturday, June 28, 1969, in the Greenwich Village section of New York City.

On Saturday, June 27, 1970, the Chicago Gay Liberation organization organized a march from Washington Square Park to the Water Tower.

On the West Coast, there was a march in Los Angeles on June 28, 1870, and on the sane day in SAn Francisco a Gay-In was held.

So, gay pride marches are nothing new, they have happened for almost fifty years now. We can thank the NYPD for over-reacting and setting in motion the events that led to the rights of gay men, lesbian women, transponders, cross dressers, etc, etc.

[Ernie of Maine (imported)]

As a historian, I did some research on the history of Gay Pride Parades in the United States. They began after the famous police raid on the Stonewall Inn of Saturday Saturday, June 28, 1969, in the Greenwich Village section of New York City.

On Saturday, June 27, 1970, the Chicago Gay Liberation organization organized a march from Washington Square Park to the Water Tower.

On the West Coast, there was a march in Los Angeles on June 28, 1870, and on the sane day in SAn Francisco a Gay-In was held.

So, gay pride marches are nothing new, they have happened for almost fifty years now. We can thank the NYPD for over-reacting and setting in motion the events that led to the rights of gay men, lesbian women, transponders, cross dressers, etc, etc.

Thank you for that However June 28 1870?:)

[tugon (imported)]

Not so much history but my first Pride parade was in the early 80's. I was home from college and was finally out to family. Having been fired for being gay before the fear of being seen on the news walking down High St. in Columbus, OH certainly sped up my pulse. Walking down the parade route many of the side streets had been blocked for through traffic. Some of the drivers looked very angry waiting for the parade to pass. In my youth and anxiety I walked down the street with those very tall buildings on both sides and I also thought about snipers but that was just a fear. We did have the joy of walking between the groups of bible thumpers on both sides of the street threatening us with damnation.

After I marched I would have good feelings and sometimes bad feelings. I would wonder if the march mattered and did we educate anyone. Sadly it was the drag queens that received the most media attention. The everyday gays in those days were not shown in the news. I learned I would never be seen so not to worry. One time after a march we gathered to listen to a speaker and a gentleman was walking through the crowd handing out safety pins. The safety pins were a reminder in those early days to play safe. He stepped in front of me, looked me up and down, sneered and walked to the next guy without giving me a safety pin.

[MacTheWolf (imported)]

Thank you for that However June 28 1870?:)

The correct day Ernie but you're 100 years off

[Arab Nights (imported)]

Introverts Unite!

Separately in your own homes.

Love it!

[Ernie of Maine (imported)]

The correct day Ernie but you're 100 years off

Not me check your post

[neonstad (imported)]

Once upon a time (late '80's-early '90's) when I was MAD AS HELL AND NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!, I made it a point to walk in the Twin Cities L/G (BT were appended on to the acronym later) Pride Parade. I was pissed that in liberal, progressive Minnesota that the sodomy law was still on the books (if seldom enforced) and that civil rights protections were only on the books in Minneapolis (and, precariously, across the river in St. Paul). I grieved as well for those dead and dying of an epidemic that was due in part to governmental indifference.

Circa 1995, however, I began to regard "gay" pride as having been hijacked into "Corporate" Pride. Alienated by the event and the atmosphere, I stopped attending. In the passage of time, "Pride" has become less about the affirmation about the individual and the community of kindred spirits as it has become saturated in corporate messaging. The revolution is over, and proves once more that there is no failure like success. Whenever I see a rainbow flag nowadays, I take that as a sign that I should avoid such a place.

Which leads me to this question: to what extent does the Eunuch/Nullo community have a place in the rainbow flag scene? Discuss.

[cutnbulls2ox (imported)]

Once upon a time (late '80's-early '90's) when I was MAD AS HELL AND NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!, I made it a point to walk in the Twin Cities L/G (BT were appended on to the acronym later) Pride Parade. I was pissed that in liberal, progressive Minnesota that the sodomy law was still on the books (if seldom enforced) and that civil rights protections were only on the books in Minneapolis (and, precariously, across the river in St. Paul). I grieved as well for those dead and dying of an epidemic that was due in part to governmental indifference.

Circa 1995, however, I began to regard "gay" pride as having been hijacked into "Corporate" Pride. Alienated by the event and the atmosphere, I stopped attending. In the passage of time, "Pride" has become less about the affirmation about the individual and the community of kindred spirits as it has become saturated in corporate messaging. The revolution is over, and proves once more that there is no failure like success. Whenever I see a rainbow flag nowadays, I take that as a sign that I should avoid such a place.

Which leads me to this question: to what extent does the Eunuch/Nullo community have a place in the rainbow flag scene? Discuss.

I think they are more welcome in gay circles than among straight men.

But gay men are mainly into dicks and balls for enjoying sex. So, of course most gay men are seeking men with dicks and balls.

The s n m and leather gay men do get off on body mods many times. They would be more appreciative than most groups would be of eunuchs and nullos.

[cutnbulls2ox (imported)]

There is a hidden but real current of hostility among some gay men toward bi men, and dislike between many butch and fem gay men not liking each other.

No group is completely harmonious and in lock step agreement.

[Begoneboy (imported)]

Have never been to or even seen a gay pride parade. But I've also been shunned by gays over the years since becoming nullo. Have been thrown out of bath houses both straight and gay. more often gay bath houses have asked me to leave after taking my money to use their hot tubs, sauna's and steam rooms. The gay crowd has more often than not been hostile towards me since becoming nullo.

I would that we simply could all get along no matter what we are.