But We Loved Planning the Very First Gay Pride March
Jan 29, 2025
Ellen Broidy, a pioneering activist who organized the first Pride March in NYC in 1970, shares her inspiring journey. She reflects on the initial goals of the march and whether they have been achieved. Broidy discusses the grassroots origins of Pride, contrasting it with today's commercialized events. She dives into personal stories of resilience within the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of activism. The conversation also highlights the ongoing struggles for equality and the need for future generations to continue the fight for inclusivity.
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Early Activism
- Ellen Broidy's parents were activists who took her to marches and demonstrations.
- She remembers picketing a Woolworth's in Manhattan to support desegregation of lunch counters.
Sense of Community
- Ellen Broidy's first awareness of being gay wasn't about attraction but a sense of belonging.
- She felt drawn to a community she recognized in Greenwich Village.
Breakdown and Response
- After a nervous breakdown in college, Ellen told her psychiatrist it stemmed from being a lesbian.
- The psychiatrist responded that she was "too messed up" to truly love, encouraging her to focus on her mental health.