Acknowledging that Pride celebrations began at the hands of queer and transgender people of color goes hand-in-hand with supporting the protest that occurring today. During her interview with CHANNEL Q's Let's Go There, Mary Lambert shares with Shira Lazar and Ryan Mitchell that, "queer liberation would not have happened had it not been for the Civil Rights Movement." The singer and songwriter is adamant in her beliefs that pride has and should always be intersectional.
This year has brought on so many societal shifts and civil unrest. The "Same Love" singer explains, "I think its the perfect time for Pride...I don't think it is a coincidence, I think its a really beautiful thing. Even though there is a lot of turmoil right now there is also a lot of celebration in the liberation, and there is celebration in saying, 'this isn't going to stand anymore.' The gay community really banned together and got gay marriage passed. It feels like the gay community can do more to serve this purpose as well."
