Even in the open-minded LGBTQIA community, there exists the crippling marks of misogyny and white supremacy...one that erases the passion and love that women and POC have devoted to the movement. I work daily to recognize my gratitude in a world where many don’t have the opportunity to saunter through the streets of their home spaces with the ones they love. It is also a reality where so many of our queer ancestors have fallen through the cracks of time and credit has been improperly reassigned. So, to give credit where credit is due… this one is for Marsha. • Written by Kadence Cole “Pride exists because of a woman. Pride exists because of a black woman. Pride exists because black trans woman. Pride exists because of a black trans woman who was a sex worker. Pride exists because of a black, bisexual trans woman who was a sex worker that threw a brick at a cop. Pride exists because of a black, bisexual trans woman, who was a sex worker, that threw a brick at a cop and started a riot against the state. Don't lose this month in rainbow capitalism and unabashed racism because the privilege of being white while queer. Queerness doesn't cure white guilt and racism. If you aren't supporting the queer people of color, trans woman, and queer sex workers, you aren't celebrating pride, you are celebrating rainbow capitalism and police brutality. Marsha P. Johnson gave us this season, make her proud.” • #pridemonth #marshapjohnson #lgbtqia #illustration #pride #payitnomind #translivesmatter #blacklivesmatter #portrait
