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Biggest parade led by NYC Pride to conduct LGBTQ online protest for the first time

Unicorn, rainbow flags, and the HRC equal sign logo are just some of the most recognized LGBTQ symbols. Each year in the month of June, the gay community and its supporters gather to promote equality and eradicate social discrimination based on sexual orientation.

One of the well-known organizations that officiates LGBTQIA+ Pride events across the nation is the NYC Pride. They are the first ones to conduct gay pride on June 28, 1970, and march through 15 streets of the state. From then on, other major cities in the United States have continued fighting for lesbian and gay rights. The advocacy also reached Asian countries where same-sex activities remain illegal.

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While this year’s celebration in New York City is put on hold, the virtual rally will still push through online. NYC Pride Interim Executive Director David A. Correa said: “The rally has long been a safe space for disenfranchised voices to be heard and that will continue to be the case in 2020. NYC Pride stands with Black Lives Matter, and will give focus to the needs of our black and brown brothers and sisters; honoring the lives of those lost to police violence.”

In a statement released by the NYC Pride, for those who want to join, the online rally (which will happen on June 26, Friday between 5 pm to 8 pm ET (5 am to 8 am Philippine time) and can be streamed via Facebook and Youtube.

Meanwhile, the organizers of the Metro Manila Pride March and Festival already made their announcement last May about the digital rally that will happen on June 27 along with some online events and activities.

"Whether on the streets or in our homes, Pride must live on in each of us and in our solidarity within and outside the…

Posted by Metro Manila Pride on Monday, May 11, 2020

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