
The Daily A Clash Over Inclusion at Pride
Jun 29, 2019
Shane O’Neill, a skilled video editor for The New York Times, discusses the evolving nature of Pride celebrations fifty years after the Stonewall riots. He highlights tensions within the LGBTQ community regarding corporate sponsorship and police involvement, questioning what is lost as Pride becomes mainstream. O’Neill delves into the shift from liberation to commercialization, sharing personal stories from advocates who emphasize inclusivity. The conversation reflects the ongoing struggles for justice and representation amid diverse views within the community.
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Stonewall Rebellion
- The Stonewall Inn, a mafia-owned bar catering to a gay clientele, was raided by police in 1969.
- Patrons resisted, leading to a multi-night uprising and the birth of the Gay Liberation Front.
Gay Liberation
- The first Pride march, a year after Stonewall, marked a shift from respectability politics to open defiance.
- It symbolized a demand for equal rights and freedoms, previously enjoyed solely by heterosexuals.
Corporate Pinkwashing
- Anne Northrup criticizes corporations at Pride for profiting from the event while supporting anti-LGBTQ+ politicians.
- This "pinkwashing" tactic undermines Pride's message and harms the community.

