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... and an out gay Army Secretary walk by on his way up the street.
The journey, as a gay man, from 1996 to 2016 is an almost literally unimaginable one — so I'm grateful that I lived it & can write about it.
I also, though, realize w/ great humility that that start date, 1996, for my pride memories plays a significant part in why I am here today.
A few years earlier & I easily could have been one of the many thousands in our community who didn't live to tell the stories of 1986 pride.
On days like today, while I am filled with joy and gratitude, I also have a space for sadness, for remembering those lost to AIDS.
And, before that even, I know that the stories from 1976, & 1966, are almost impossible to find because those people didn't live our lives.
Violence and stigma and shame — and explicit governmental discrimination — prevented many of those stories from reaching their natural end.
So, here we are. And here I am, grateful to be able to tell my & others' stories today—& to look back & tell others' stories from the past.
Happy #DCPride2016, y'all. Celebrate & enjoy, but also listen & learn. It's been quite a journey, & it ain't over.pic.twitter.com/AHP65yiEE6
What a delightful evening.
Happy Pride and good night, all, and let us be good to one another!pic.twitter.com/N2dGJ8S2Tu
Drag and leather led the progress. So did everyday people just coming out. It takes a village, people.
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