So they say bi erasure is a thing. And it is but on today's #30daysofpride I'm talking about another pioneer. She was and continues to be the mother of the modern day pride movement. she was a proud bisexual that nobody hears about. But she was behind the planning of what would become the most important pride parade in the world. NYC Pride. "One month after the 1969 Stonewall riots that marked a turning point in the gay rights movement, Howard participated in a march commemorating the event. A year later, she organized the first Christopher Street Liberation Day March to mark Stonewall’s anniversary. The march was the first Pride parade in the world. Her efforts encouraged other cities and countries to hold similar events, laying the groundwork for Pride parades internationally. During the 1970s, she chaired the Gay Activists Alliance and was an active member of the Gay Liberation Front. In 1978, she graduated from Manhattan Community College with a degree in nursing. She was actively involved in the Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights, successfully lobbying for LGBT rights laws in New York City. In 1987, Howard cofounded the New York Area Bisexual Network. She also founded the first chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous specifically for bisexual people. She successfully lobbied for the inclusion of bisexuality in the 1993 March on Washington at a time when the movement was focused on gay men and lesbians. Howard participated in ACT UP protests and other rallies for people living with HIV/AIDS." As a bi person it is important to remember members of our community and never let them get overshadowed. Because #bierasure is a real thing. She passed away in 2005 and is remembered as a trailblazer in the gay liberation movement and consequential pride marches that have taken place for 48 years since. #brendahoward #gaypride #stopbierasure
